Sandscale Haws (South) Traditional Cache
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This cache is situated immediately inside the southern entrance to Sandscale Haws nature reserve.
A stout pair of shoes might be good option if the weather is wet as there is walking on a track.
Parking can be found at a small car park just off the A590 or on the access road but no across the rail tracks as this is where the track starts.
There are good walks within the sanctuary with all types of wild life to be seen.
The cache is situated in the flattened site of an old farm that was farmed by the Hayton family but was vacated in the late 60's early 70's
A walk on for half an hour leads to what are locally known as the black huts where locals live during the summer.
Outstanding dune habitat supporting a wealth of wildlife and with magnificent views.
Sandy estuary with panoramic views across to Walney north nature reserve. All the dune grasslands at Sandscale Haws support a rich flora including the very rare Dune Helleborine.
A significant area for Natterjack Toads, Sandscale Hawes supports one fifth of the national population of the rare amphibian, which is only found at a few other sites in the UK. There are also migratory bird populations of international importance, including Pintail, Red Knot and Common Redshank. Over 20,000 wintering waterfowl can be seen regularly.
Natterjack toads
Natterjack toads are Europe's noisiest amphibians, breed in natural and man-made pools throughout the site, where you can hear them croaking their distinctive chorus between April and June every year.
The beach
A beautiful sandy beach with views across to North Walney, where thousands of wading birds and wildfowl may be seen during winter. Avoid the dangerous inter-tidal area of the estuary due to deep channels.
The sand dunes
Explore the vast and beautiful dune habitat supporting a high diversity of plants and animals. From Coralroot orchids to Curlews and Great Crested newts, there's enough here to keep the keen naturalist occupied.
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