Beaches · North West England
Roanhead
Roanhead (sometimes spelled Ronhead) refers to the limestone outcrop of Roanhead Crag in Cumbria and the farmland behind it, but in recent years the term has been taken to mean the sandy beaches adjoi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Roanhead (sometimes spelled Ronhead) refers to the limestone outcrop of Roanhead Crag in Cumbria and the farmland behind it, but in recent years the term has been taken to mean the sandy beaches adjoining Sandscale Haws extending to Snab Point. The Irish Sea lies to the west of Roanhead, whilst the Duddon Estuary and Walney Channel are due north and south respectively. The beach is noted for its abundance of sand dunes and strong, often dangerous coastal currents. Today the beach is a National Trust conservation area, and a two-mile stretch of the Cumbria Coastal Way runs through it.
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From the Wikipedia article
Roanhead (sometimes spelled Ronhead) refers to the limestone outcrop of Roanhead Crag in Cumbria and the farmland behind it, but in recent years the term has been taken to mean the sandy beaches adjoining Sandscale Haws extending to Snab Point. The Irish Sea lies to the west of Roanhead, whilst the Duddon Estuary and Walney Channel are due north and south respectively. The beach is noted for its abundance of sand dunes and strong, often dangerous coastal currents. Today the beach is a National Trust conservation area, and a two-mile stretch of the Cumbria Coastal Way runs through it.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1648, -3.2415
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Askam and Ireleth
- Postcode
- LA14 4QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Roanhead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roanhead?
- Roanhead is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA14 4QJ), in the parish of Askam and Ireleth.
- Is Roanhead free to visit?
- Yes, Roanhead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roanhead?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA14 4QJ. It sits within the Barrow and Furness parliamentary constituency.