take it all in
Nobody needs telling what to do on the beach and these big skies and wide, clean, safe sandy expanses are just waiting to be discovered. Lincolnshire’s Natural Coast highlights the great spots for bird watching and where best to discover some fascinating wildlife and plant life.
sealife
Lincolnshire’s Natural Coast offers miles of clean wide sandy beaches away from the bustle of the holiday resorts.
wildlife
Lincolnshire's Natural Coast is a great place for wildlife. Find out more about the different species who visit and live here.
visit these nature reserves
Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve
Visit Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve on the large stretch of unspoilt coastline that runs southward from Skegness to the south of The...
Gibraltar Point
North Sea Observatory
The UK’s only purpose-built Marine Observatory, located at Chapel Point on the North edge of Chapel St...
Chapel St Leonards
Deepings Lakes Nature Reserve
A wetland nature reserves with lakes and pools, noted for its wildfowl and waterbird communities making it ideal for...
Deeping St James
Donna Nook
Donna Nook is a treasured landscape in the UK with Britain being home to 40% of the world’s grey seal...
Donna Nook, Louth
Frampton Marsh
Discover one of Europe’s most important locations for for freshwater wildlife. Gain access to close-up views of...
Boston
Freiston Shore
Discover this naturally regenerated salt marsh area providing valuable wildlife habitats all year round and excellent views for the...
Boston
Red Hill Nature Reserve
Discover Red Hill Nature Reserve, a steep natural chalk escarpment with acres of plateaued wild landscape with wild flower...
Stenigot, Louth
Waters’ Edge Country Park
Explore 110 acres of beautiful nature in the Waters' Edge Country Park and Nature Reserve. Discover more about the natural world with the interactive displays in the...
Barton upon Humber
Whisby Nature Park
Whisby Nature Park boasts an array of habitats and plant species. Just a short distance from Lincoln City centre is this relaxing natural...
Lincoln
Chapel Marsh Pit
Chapel Marsh Pit was created in 1953 after clay was extracted to repair the sea...
Chapel St Leonards
Far Ings Nature Reserve
This diverse landscape is constructed of reed-beds, meadow, scrub, freshwater and saltwater environments, providing rich microscopic life and habitats for invertebrates....
Barton upon Humber
Huttoft Bank Pit Nature Reserve
A former clay pit that features open water and extensive reedbeds. Fifteen species of duck have been recorded here and moorhen, water rail, reed bunting, reed and sedge...
Huttoft, near Alford
Saltfleetby Theddlethorpe Dunes
Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve is open all year, but for dune flora May-June is recommended, May-October for migrant birds and the winter months...
Saltfleetby, near Louth
Sandilands Pit Nature Reserve
One of the smaller former clay pits which supports many duck species. Snipe like wet grassland and marsh and listen out for the males who makes a ‘drumming’ sound...
Sandilands
Willow Tree Fen Nature Reserve
Discover Lincolnshire's lost fenland at Willow Tree Fen, a former arable farm now nature reserve brimming with wildlife....
West of Spalding
Wolla Bank Pit Nature Reserve
Wolla Bank Pit is flooded clay pits with Wolla Bank Reedbed on the opposite side of the road. A range of chalk-land flora as well as colonies of common spotted-orchid....
Anderby
Woodhall Spa Airfield Nature Reserve
Formerly the home of four brave RAF squadrons, Woodhall Spa Airfield is now a haven for...
Woodhall Spa
Snipe Dales Country Park
Discover mixed woodland in the Country Park and wet valleys, grassland and scrubland in the Nature...
Spilsby
Birdwatching
Lincolnshire’s Natural Coast is home to hundreds of birds nesting, migrating and gathering nearby the sand dunes, marshes and beaches. There’s plenty to spot, whatever the weather, whatever the season.
look out points
Lincolnshire’s Natural Coast hosts two fantastic observatories. With huge windows and breathtaking views of the sea. Whether visiting Chapel Point or Gibraltar point, these look-out points are a great way to begin or end a bracing walk with a drink and comfy seat in the cafe.
there's more to see nearby
Burghley House
Burghley House is one of the largest surviving Sixteenth century houses. Conceived by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen...
Stamford
Doddington Hall & Gardens
Beautiful Elizabethan manor house just outside Lincoln with flemish tapestries and walled gardens displaying a pageant of colour all year round. Don't...
Lincoln
Lincoln Castle
This world class attraction was originally built by William the Conquerer. Visit for Medieval Walk Walk, Victorian Prison, Magna Carta Vault and much...
Lincoln
Lincoln Cathedral
A spectacular and globally iconic landmark and must see tourist attraction. Standing tall over the city of Lincoln for thousands of...
Lincoln
Tattershall Castle
Tattershall Castle is an impressive moated building owned by the National Trust. Built by Robert de Tateshale in the 15th century having received permission from Henry...
Tattershall
Heckington Windmill
Discover the impressive Heckington Windmill, grinding flour for over 200 years using grain from local...
Sleaford