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Hest Bank Beach

Lancashire, England


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A small town with a sand beach and grassy foreshore on Morecambe bay..

The beach is separated from the town by the West Coast Mainline railway, making this a popular location for trainspotters as well as holidaymakers.

Sand

Weather and tides for Tuesday 23 April

Today
Chance of rain 5%
Max temp. 12°C
(feels like 10°C)
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 5%
Min temp. 4°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 7mph

The tide at Hest Bank Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 11:59 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:52 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9.9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Hest Bank Beach

Things to do and see in the area

The Stone Jetty (2.3 miles)
Lancaster Canal (2.4 miles)
Eric Morecambe Statue (2.5 miles)
Lancaster Priory Church (2.8 miles)
The Grand Theatre (2.9 miles)
Lancaster Castle (2.9 miles)
Lancaster City Museum (3 miles)
Carnforth Station Heritage Centre (3.2 miles)
Williamson Park (3.3 miles)
Lancaster Brewery (3.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Hest Bank

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SD466664

County: Lancashire

Country: England

Local Authority: Lancaster

Parish: Slyne-with-Hest

Nearest postcode: LA2 6EB

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