Sunderland Point
Located on a sometimes bleak but always beautiful windswept peninsula, this village among the marshes, near Overton, was once a busy port used for slave and cotton ships, with only Bristol and Liverpool surpassing the trade that went through Sunderland and Lancaster.
Visit Sambo’s Grave on the Morecambe Bay shoreline. Sambo was a slave who was left at Sunderland Point by his master while he travelled on to Lancaster. Sambo died in 1736 and his grave is still a tourist attraction today. It is also a wildlife watcher’s dream with many bird species to spot.
Beacon Fell Country Park Woodland, moorland and farmland await. The summit offers spectacular views over the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay – and the Isle of Man, on a clear day. Rabbits and hares are easily spotted along with stoats and weasels that might be spied clambering over dry stone walls. If you’re patient, you may even see a roe deer. The grounds of the park are home to sculptures and play areas so a walk around this natural landmark is great for keeping little ones entertained.
Calf Hey Reservoir A lovely spot, in Haslingden Grane, that offers a peaceful setting and lovely walks for all members of the family. It is one of three reservoirs in the area with interesting pools and small waterfalls to spot. It’s small with good walking paths, also suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
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