Here in the North West we are spoilt for choice when it comes to the amount of beaches that we have on our doorstep.
In Lancashire there are lovely coastlines from Lytham to Fleetwood, and of course Blackpool in the middle, to Morecambe, Southport and lovely Silverdale.
Anf travel a littl further, the wider orth West has some lovely ones too.
With the weather starting to get warmer, let’ s take a look at our beautiful beaches.
The first ones in Lancashire have been ranked as the top five by Trip Advisor.
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5. Lancashire's top beaches and the best of the rest in the North West
Fleetwood beach is on the list too, although specifically for local charity Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs who, inthe words of one reviewer, are "dedicated to enabling people with disabilities being able to access the beach and have a lovely time." A score of 5.0 out of six reviews | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
6. Lancashire's top beaches and the best of the rest in the North West
Cleveleys beach, with its Mythic Coastline sculptures like the Cleveleys Ogre (pictured) has an army of fans | National World Photo: Blackpool Gazette
7. Top beaches in Lancashire and the best in the North West
Crosby beach has been voted number in the North West by trip Advisor Photo By icklejitta24 | icklejitta24 Photo: icklejitta24
8. Top Lancashire beaches and the best of the rest in the North West
Formy beach was voted second in the North West, on Trip Advsisor. PhotoL By trollm666 | By trollm666 Photo: By trollm666