Fylde Sand Dunes Project
We've lost 80% of our sand dunes in 150 years. We want to raise awareness of this important habitat and protect its wildlife.
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Rare sand lizards released back to Fylde sand dunes
Over the last three years conservationists have been giving the UK's rarest lizard a helping hand. Captive bred sand lizards have been released on the Fylde Sand Dunes as part of a long-term…
Fylde sand dunes hit the small screen in ‘World on Fire’
On Sunday 29 September BBC viewers will see the Fylde sand dunes immortalised in all their rugged, windswept glory in brand new WWII drama, World on Fire, starring Helen Hunt and Sean Bean.
Sand dunes
Sand dunes are places of constant change and movement. Wander through them on warm summer days for orchids, bees and other wildlife, or experience the forces of nature behind their creation - the…
Sand dunes: A wandering wonder of nature
Sand dunes aren’t just a feature of exotic deserts – we have our very own sand dune systems in Lancashire and Merseyside. But how did they form, and why are sand dunes so important?
Guided Walk: Wildflowers of the Fylde Dunes
Discover the wildflowers of the Fylde sand dunes and learn how they adapt and thrive in this dynamic coastal habitat.
Guided Walk: Wildflowers of the Fylde Dunes
Discover the wildflowers of the Fylde sand dunes and learn how they adapt and thrive in this dynamic coastal habitat.
Guided Walk: Wildflowers of the Fylde Dunes
Discover the wildflowers of the Fylde sand dunes and learn how they adapt and thrive in this dynamic coastal habitat.
Blast from the past: Sefton's sand dunes in bloom
In this special blog we revisit Spring 1999 of Lapwing, where botanist Phillip H. Smith penned a stunning tribute to one of the North West's most ecologically rich yet often overlooked…
Gabrysia is the star of the dunes
A new logo will adorn the flags and banners of the Fylde Sand Dunes Project thanks to a creative design by a nine-year-old schoolgirl.
Sand sedge
Sand sedge is an important feature of our coastal sand dunes, helping to stabilise the dunes, which allows them to grow up and become colonised by other species.
Guided Walk: Discover the Dunes
Explore the stunning Fylde sand dunes! Join our expert guides to uncover wildlife, history, hidden gems, and the vital conservation work protecting them.