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Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park
Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park
We work in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council on this stretch of coastline running from Sandilands to Chapel St Leonards. It includes beaches, nature reserves, walking routes and more.
Enjoy stunning sandy beaches and beautiful big skies, and look for coastal birds including avocet, redshank and marsh harrier.
Visitor Information
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves
The Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park passes through eight Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves. Click on each one for more information.
- Sandilands Pit
- Huttoft Bank Pit
- Huttoft Marsh
- Anderby Marsh
- Wolla Bank Reedbed
- Wolla Bank Pit
- Chapel Six Marsh
- Chapel Pit
Other attractions
Attractions include cafes, wildlife areas, coastal art features and much more! Click on the highlights below for more details.
Know before you go
Dogs
Most of the land is privately owned and dogs must be under close control at all times. Our nature reserves are dog-free zones (with the exception of assistance dogs) to help create a sanctuary for wildlife. The beach is the best place where dogs can be let off the lead if not in a dog restriction zone.
For a full list of restrictions, please see the East Lindsey District Council website.
Horses
Riding is allowed on all of the beaches apart from between 1 April and 30 September between 9am and 6pm or when the Blue Flag is flying.
Access
A variety of public footpaths and public rights of way. There is a circular all ability route around Chapel Six Marshes of approximately 600m (0.4 mile). For details on this and other accessible walks, take a look at the Lincolnshire Country Council maps which include information on disabled parking bays, footpath terrain and path slopes.
Cyclists welcome
Car parks
There are car parks at various points along the coast. These are owned by either Lincolnshire County Council or East Lindsey District Council. Significant car parks are located at:
- Chapel Six Marshes (80 cars)
- Wolla Bank (40 cars)
- Anderby Creek (150 cars)
- Marsh Yard (150 cars)
- Huttoft Car Terrace (200 cars)
- Sandilands
- Chapel Point and North Sea Observatory
Public toilets are located at Anderby Creek, Marsh Yard and Huttoft Car Terrace.
Please note, car parking charges apply. Please visit the Lincolnshire County Council website for details on parking charges and how to pay.
Location and map
The Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park is approximately 5 miles of coastline, stretching from Sandilands to Chapel St Leonards, and inland to Hogsthorpe, Mumby, Anderby and Huttoft. Download the full map below.
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Habitats and species
The large, open coastline provides a tranquil paradise for wildlife and people alike. Sand dunes in particular provide the perfect habitat for wildflowers like marsh orchids, insects like the sea aster mining bee, and reptiles like common lizard.
Of course our coasts also provide a haven for wading birds. In the winter months, thousands of migrating birds can be seen gathering along the coast. Species of note include redshank, oystercatcher, and lapwing. Birds of prey to look for include marsh harrier and short-eared owl. In summer, look (and listen) for skylarks tumbling and swifts arriving from Africa.
On a brisk day, have a walk along the strandline and look for evidence of washed-up coastal creatures like starfish, mermaid's purses (shark and ray egg cases) and even sea potato! Take a look at our beachcombing page for more ideas of what to look for.
Some of our nature reserves are also home to some very special wildlife. That's why we ask you don't bring dogs into our reserves, so we can continue to protect these unique habitats for wildlife.
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Walks and trails
There are walks to suit everyone along the Lincolnshire Coastal Country Park. From serene coastal strolls taking in Lincolnshire's big skies and wide open beaches, to longer distance walks taking you inland to enjoy the wildlife and grazing marshes.
The Park also forms part of the England Coast Path - over 2,500 miles of coastline forming one of the largest continuous coastal paths in the world!
As well as exploring the coast at your own pace, there are various walking routes set by Lincolnshire County Council that you can enjoy. Download the leaflet for more information and walking routes.
Working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council
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