Rossall Scar

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Lancashire Wyre

England

Rossall Scar

Promenade and slipway near Fleetwood The promenade forms part of National Cycle Network route 62 and also two long distance footpaths, the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way. — Promenade and slipway near Fleetwood Credit: Malc McDonald

Rossall Scar is a coastal marsh and saltings located in Lancashire, England. It is situated along the Fylde Coast, approximately 5 miles north of the popular seaside resort of Blackpool. The site covers an area of about 120 hectares and is renowned for its natural beauty and ecological importance.

The landscape of Rossall Scar consists of a vast expanse of salt marshes and mudflats, which are periodically flooded by the tides of the Irish Sea. The area is characterized by its unique vegetation, including salt-tolerant plants like samphire and sea lavender. These plants provide habitat and food sources for a diverse range of bird species, making Rossall Scar an important site for birdwatching and ornithological research.

The marshes and saltings also play a crucial role in flood prevention, acting as a natural buffer against storm surges and high tides. The area's complex network of channels and ditches helps to absorb and divert excess water, reducing the risk of coastal flooding in nearby residential areas.

Rossall Scar is managed and protected by various conservation organizations, including the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) and the Lancashire Wildlife Trust. These organizations work to maintain the delicate balance of the ecosystem and ensure the preservation of its unique flora and fauna.

In addition to its ecological significance, Rossall Scar offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy stunning coastal views, peaceful walks, and a chance to observe a wide variety of bird species in their natural habitat. It serves as a valuable educational resource, providing insight into the importance of preserving and protecting our coastal ecosystems.

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Promenade and slipway near Fleetwood The promenade forms part of National Cycle Network route 62 and also two long distance footpaths, the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way.

Promenade and slipway near Fleetwood

The promenade forms part of National Cycle Network route 62 and also two long distance footpaths, the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way.

Larkholme Grasslands, Fleetwood Larkholme Grasslands is a Biological Heritage Site on the outskirts of Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast. The grasslands support rare species which grow and live there. More information can be found on the Discover Wyre website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.discoverwyre.co.uk/things-to-do/larkholme-grasslands-p928570" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.discoverwyre.co.uk/things-to-do/larkholme-grasslands-p928570">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Larkholme Grasslands, Fleetwood

Larkholme Grasslands is a Biological Heritage Site on the outskirts of Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast. The grasslands support rare species which grow and live there. More information can be found on the Discover Wyre website: Link

Bridge over a drainage ditch, Fleetwood A bridge taking a path over a drainage ditch on the outskirts of Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast.

Bridge over a drainage ditch, Fleetwood

A bridge taking a path over a drainage ditch on the outskirts of Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast.

Sculpture at Larkholme Grasslands, Fleetwood A sculpture representing grass blades, made from aluminium, marks a pedestrian access point from the seafront into Larkholme Grasslands. The grasslands are a Biological Heritage Site as they are home to rare species or flora and fauna which grow and live there.

Sculpture at Larkholme Grasslands, Fleetwood

A sculpture representing grass blades, made from aluminium, marks a pedestrian access point from the seafront into Larkholme Grasslands. The grasslands are a Biological Heritage Site as they are home to rare species or flora and fauna which grow and live there.

Seafront promenade, Fleetwood The promenade along the seafront at Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast. The promenade forms part of the route of two long distance paths, the Lancashire Coastal Way and the Wyre Way, and is also on the route of National Cycle Network route 62.

Seafront promenade, Fleetwood

The promenade along the seafront at Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast. The promenade forms part of the route of two long distance paths, the Lancashire Coastal Way and the Wyre Way, and is also on the route of National Cycle Network route 62.

Seafront promenade, Fleetwood Cyclists on the promenade at Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast. The promenade forms part of the route of National Cycle Network route 62, and is also on the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long-distance footpaths.

Seafront promenade, Fleetwood

Cyclists on the promenade at Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast. The promenade forms part of the route of National Cycle Network route 62, and is also on the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long-distance footpaths.

Waves break against the promenade, Fleetwood Waves breaking against the promenade at Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast. The promenade is shared by pedestrians and cyclists. It is on the route of two long distance paths, the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way, as well as National Cycle Network route 62.

Waves break against the promenade, Fleetwood

Waves breaking against the promenade at Fleetwood, on the Lancashire coast. The promenade is shared by pedestrians and cyclists. It is on the route of two long distance paths, the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way, as well as National Cycle Network route 62.

Promenade at Fleetwood The promenade near Fleetwood has recently been rebuilt. It forms part of the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Path long distance paths, and is also on the route of National Cycle Network route 62.

Promenade at Fleetwood

The promenade near Fleetwood has recently been rebuilt. It forms part of the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Path long distance paths, and is also on the route of National Cycle Network route 62.

Rossall Point, Fleetwood At Rossall Point, the direction of the coastline gradually turns from north to east (or, if heading in the other direction, from west to south).

The promenade forms part of the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long distance paths, and also route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Rossall Point, Fleetwood

At Rossall Point, the direction of the coastline gradually turns from north to east (or, if heading in the other direction, from west to south). The promenade forms part of the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long distance paths, and also route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Slipway at Rossall Point, Fleetwood A slipway from the promenade down to the water at Rossall Point, on the Lancashire Coast.

Slipway at Rossall Point, Fleetwood

A slipway from the promenade down to the water at Rossall Point, on the Lancashire Coast.

Promenade at Rossall Point, Fleetwood At Rossall Point, the direction of the coastline gradually turns from north to east (or, if coming the other way, from west to south). The promenade forms part of the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long distance paths, and is also part of route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Rossall Point, Fleetwood

At Rossall Point, the direction of the coastline gradually turns from north to east (or, if coming the other way, from west to south). The promenade forms part of the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long distance paths, and is also part of route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Rossall Point, Fleetwood The promenade along the seafront at Rossall Point, near Fleetwood. Straight ahead, across the bay, is Heysham power station.

The promenade is on the route of two long distance footpaths, the Wyre Way and the Lancashire Coastal Way. It also forms part of route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Rossall Point, Fleetwood

The promenade along the seafront at Rossall Point, near Fleetwood. Straight ahead, across the bay, is Heysham power station. The promenade is on the route of two long distance footpaths, the Wyre Way and the Lancashire Coastal Way. It also forms part of route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Rossall Point, Fleetwood The promenade along the seafront at Rossall Point, near Fleetwood. The building which looks as if it is falling over is a coastguard lookout station. Visible in the distance across the bay is Heysham Power Station.

The promenade here is on the route of the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way long distance paths, and route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Rossall Point, Fleetwood

The promenade along the seafront at Rossall Point, near Fleetwood. The building which looks as if it is falling over is a coastguard lookout station. Visible in the distance across the bay is Heysham Power Station. The promenade here is on the route of the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way long distance paths, and route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Rossall Point lookout, Fleetwood The lookout tower at Rossall Point, on the Lancashire coast. It is open to the public, and is also used by the National Coastwatch Institution. The building is designed to give the impression it is leaning into the wind. It opened in 2013.

More information about the lookout can be found on the websites of Visit Lancashire: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/rossall-tower-p715910" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/rossall-tower-p715910">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and Blackpool Transport: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.blackpooltransport.com/rossall-point-observation-tower" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.blackpooltransport.com/rossall-point-observation-tower">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

The promenade passing the tower forms part of the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long distance paths, and is also on route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Rossall Point lookout, Fleetwood

The lookout tower at Rossall Point, on the Lancashire coast. It is open to the public, and is also used by the National Coastwatch Institution. The building is designed to give the impression it is leaning into the wind. It opened in 2013. More information about the lookout can be found on the websites of Visit Lancashire: Link

and Blackpool Transport: Link

The promenade passing the tower forms part of the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long distance paths, and is also on route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Fleetwood This promenade on the Lancashire coast is on the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long distance footpaths. It also forms part of route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Fleetwood

This promenade on the Lancashire coast is on the route of the Wyre Way and Lancashire Coastal Way long distance footpaths. It also forms part of route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Fleetwood A promenade along the Lancashire coastline at Fleetwood. The promenade forms part of the route of two long distance paths, the Wyre Way and the Lancashire Coastal Way. It is also on route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Fleetwood

A promenade along the Lancashire coastline at Fleetwood. The promenade forms part of the route of two long distance paths, the Wyre Way and the Lancashire Coastal Way. It is also on route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Fleetwood A promenade along the Lancashire coastline at Fleetwood. The promenade is on the route of the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way long distance paths, and also forms part of route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Promenade at Fleetwood

A promenade along the Lancashire coastline at Fleetwood. The promenade is on the route of the Lancashire Coastal Way and Wyre Way long distance paths, and also forms part of route 62 of the National Cycle Network.

Boating lake, Fleetwood A boating lake in the Lancashire coastal town of Fleetwood.

Boating lake, Fleetwood

A boating lake in the Lancashire coastal town of Fleetwood.

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Rossall Scar is located at Grid Ref: SD3047 (Lat: 53.919262, Lng: -3.0528111)

Administrative County: Lancashire

District: Wyre

Police Authority: Lancashire

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