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Heysham Half Moon Bay stretches from the wall of Heysham Harbour up the coast to the Heritage Centre at Lower Heysham. At high tide, the beach is fairly small, flanked by rocks and backed by grassy hills. However, at low tide, a vast expanse of sand and mudflats are exposed, offering views across Morecambe Bay and towards the Lakeland fells. The view is also dominated by the chimneys of Heysham Power Station.
The area has been inhabited since the Stone Age, and there are numerous sites close to the beach which are of archaeological interest. Close to the Heritage Centre, which is housed in a picturesque 17th-century farmhouse, lie the ruins of St Patrick's Chapel, thought to date back to the 8th century. At nearby Heysham head are some stone graves which were once used for the cover of an album by Black Sabbath. Heysham is also one of three sites in Britain and Ireland with a pre-Roman labyrinth carving.
A ferry service to the Isle of Man runs from the harbour at Heysham, offering a convenient way to explore the island. For refreshments, there is a cafe on the beach which is open for breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. Visitors can also take the coastal path leading to Morecambe for panoramic views and a great day out. The sculpture, called Ship, at Half Moon Bay, is visible to travellers coming and going from the ferry port at Heysham.
Morecambe Bay is notorious for its fast-moving tides and shifting sands. Visitors are advised to avoid walking far out at low tide without an experienced guide.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 87% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
The tide at Heysham Half Moon Bay is currently high. Low tide will be at approximately 9:37 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:24 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Parking available off Smithy Lane, next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
around 16 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 54 miles by road.
around 16 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road or 31 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Higher Heysham, Heysham
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SD407608
Coordinates: 54°2'25"N 2°54'21"W
Mapcode: GBR 8P4Q.NF
What 3 Words: depravity.crunchy.bunkers
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Local Authority: Lancaster
Nearest postcode: LA3 2UJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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