The Ribble Estuary stretches along the coast from Southport and Ainsdale to Lytham which face each other across the glistening water. The area also rejoices in natural inland attractions to the south of the estuary and up the river to the east of Preston.
The contrasting coastline of the Ribble Coast and Wetlands offers something different each and every day. Vast sun-baked sands, with flocks of wading birds scurrying along the strandline as the waves ebb and flow, give way to windswept sand dunes rich in butterflies, moths and other insects and marshes with gently grazing cattle. Low tides uncover vast areas of salt marsh and mudflats giving the impression of a desolate wasteland. The mud however supports multitudes of small burrowing creatures providing food for tens of thousands of birds.
Recently the sunsets and sunrises have been beyond spectacular providing onlookers with spectacular wizardry of reds and oranges.
It’s an absolutely beautiful place to be when the skies and weather are kind to us. Sunrise and sunset are my favourite part to the day.
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