Our region has some beautiful beaches, from the well-known to those which are a bit more off the beaten track.
We asked our readers to share their favorite beauty spots in and around Lancashire as lockdown eases across the country.
Here is what they said:
*The “stay at home” order was lifted in England on March 29, and was replaced with an order to "stay local" and "minimise travel".
It is hoped that by June 21, all measures will will lifted across England - as long as the data allows.
The Department of health and social care says: "people should be sensible – if you do leave home, you should stay local in the village, town, or part of the city where you live - unless there is a justifiable reason not to do so."
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. The Stone Ogre
The stone Ogre on Cleveleys beach is part of the story of the Sea Swallow and Mythic Coastline. Photo: Philip Platt
5. Cleveleys Beach
Mary’s Shell on Cleveleys beach is a piece of public art. Find it on the sands near the seafront cafe, opposite Jubilee Gardens. Photo: Philip Platt
6. St Annes Beach
At St Annes seafront and beach there are miles of open public land to explore. It’s an enormous natural beach. Walk the beautifully tended promenade gardens and enjoy traditional seaside attractions with fun for all the family. Photo: Rept0n1x at Wikimedia Commons
7. Anchorsholme Beach
At low tide on the beach at Anchorsholme (at the northernmost end of Blackpool near to Cleveleys seafront) you can see wood sticking out of the sand. It’s the remains of the Abana shipwreck which ran aground on December 22, 1894. Photo: Steve Daniels
8. Granny's Bay
It’s official name is Stanner Bank. But Granny’s Bay is the name that this popular bit of seafront and beach usually goes by. It’s the cove-like area, near to the White Church at Fairhaven. In summer 2020, it recently reopened after a multi-million pound rebuild of the sea wall. Photo: Terry Robinson