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Bolton-le-Sands

Parish in Lancaster, Lancashire, England

Coordinates:54.106, -2.795
OS grid ref:SD 48 68
Population:6,995
Dialling code: 01524 (Lancaster)
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Bolton-le-Sands is a coastal village and civil parish on the edge of Morecambe Bay, roughly between Lancaster and Carnforth in Lancashire, England. It sits beside the Lancaster Canal and overlooks marshes that feed into the estuary, giving attractive waterside walks and good birdwatching; the village also lies close to the historic channels around Glasson Dock and the River Lune, which have shaped its local landscape and economy.

Historically a small market and salt-working community, Bolton-le-Sands has a mix of Victorian buildings, a notable parish church (St Michael's Church) and a long-standing village high street with pubs, shops and community groups. Today the economy is part commuter, part local service and tourism-focused, with residents drawn to its coastal character, access to walking routes and a lively community life that stages local events and supports grassroots amenities.

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Transport links

  • Leeds Bradford International Airport 49 miles78.8 km
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 53.4 miles85.9 km
  • Carnforth Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
  • Bare Lane Railway Station 2.7 miles4.3 km

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Schools in Bolton-le-Sands

  • Bolton-le-Sands C of E Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Globe Arena Stadium 4.3 miles6.8 km
  • Lancaster University University 6.7 miles10.8 km
  • Ashton Hall Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • Holker Hall Estate 9.3 miles15 km
  • Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 9.4 miles15.1 km
  • Underley Hall Estate 10.8 miles17.3 km
  • Terry Bank Estate 11.4 miles18.3 km
  • Forest of Bowland Forest 12.9 miles20.7 km
  • Burns Quarry Wood Forest 13.1 miles21.1 km
  • Thornton Hall Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
  • Twistleton Manor Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • Watercrook Archaeological site 14.1 miles22.8 km