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Joint Defra/EA Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management R&D Programme

Sand dune processes and management for flood and coastal defence

Appendix 3.1: Site data summary sheets

R&D Project Record FD1302/PR

Joint Defra/EA Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management R&D Programme

Sand dune processes and management for flood and coastal defence

Appendix 3.1: Site data summary sheets

R&D Technical Report FD1392/TR

Produced: May 2007

Authors: Kenneth Pye Samantha Saye Simon Blott

Statement of use

This report provides a summary of research carried out to assess the significance of coastal dune systems for flood risk management in England and Wales, to document the nature of the underlying geomorphological processes involved, and to identify alternative strategies and techniques which can be used to manage coastal dunes primarily for the purposes of coastal flood defence, taking into account nature conservation interests and other uses of coastal dunes. The report considers the general effects of changes in climate and sea level on coastal dune systems, and examines the current problems and options for future management at five example sites. The report is intended to inform local engineers and other coastal managers concerned with practical dune management, and to act as stimulus for further research in this area.

Dissemination status

Internal: Released internally External: Released to public domain

Keywords

Coastal flood risk management, natural sea defences, coastal dune management

Research contractor:

Royal Holloway University of London, and Kenneth Pye Associates Ltd. Crowthorne Enterprise Centre, Old Wokingham Road, CROWTHORNE RG45 6AW. Tel/Fax: 01344 751610, Email: [email protected]

Defra project officer: Peter Allen Williams

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iii Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Cell 1

St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 1

SITE NAME: Cocklawburn to Goswick

SUB-SITE NAMES: 1a: Cocklawburn Beach 1b: Cocklawburn Dunes 1c: Cheswick Links 1d: Goswick Links

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 025488 NU 075436

Area (km2): 1.60

Frontage Length (km): 6.83

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 600

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 30 Frontage Accreting (%): 51 Frontage Stable (%): 19 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Berwick Springs 4.1 Neaps 2.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 345 Min (µm): 259 Max (µm): 420 N: 12 Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.71 Min (%): 0.48 Max (%): 1.00 N: 4 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: No Management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course, Military (F)

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 2

SITE NAME: Holy Island

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 092438 NU 139437

Area (km2): 2.07

Frontage Length (km): 5.15

Minimum Width (m): 100

Maximum Width (m): 725

Dune System Morphology: Open coast tombolo

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 9 Frontage Accreting (%): 19 Frontage Stable (%): 72 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Holy Island Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 279 Min (µm): 224 Max (µm): 491 N: 13

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.93 Min (%): 0.69 Max (%): 1.15 N: 5 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: English Nature

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 3a

SITE NAME: Ross Links and Budle Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Ross Links and Budle Bay west

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 131405 NU 144360

Area (km2): 3.48 (inc. Budle Bay)

Frontage Length (km): 5.28

Minimum Width (m): 100

Maximum Width (m): 1000

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in frontal dune, Parabolic, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 35 Frontage Accreting (%): 65 Frontage Stable (%): 0 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Holy Island Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 285 Min (µm): 234 Max (µm): 380 N: 13 Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.29 Min (%): 0.78 Max (%): 2.31 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 3b

SITE NAME: Ross Links and Budle Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Budle Bay east

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 153353 NU 170359

Area (km2): 3.48 (inc. Ross Links)

Frontage Length (km): 2.00

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 550

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 13 Frontage Accreting (%): 46 Frontage Stable (%): 41 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Holy Island Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 295 Min (µm): 243 Max (µm): 324 N: 5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.22 Min (%): 0.70 Max (%): 1.60 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Golf course, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 4

SITE NAME: Bamburgh to Seahouses

SUB-SITE NAMES: 4a: Bamburgh 4b: Redbarns Links 4c: St Aidan’s Dunes

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 179354 NU 214324

Area (km2): 0.92

Frontage Length (km): 5.08

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 325

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 27 Frontage Accreting (%): 7 Frontage Stable (%): 66 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): North Sunderland Springs 4.1 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 258 Min (µm): 234 Max (µm): 296 N: 10

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.23 Min (%): 0.89 Max (%): 1.61 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC

Ownership/Management: National Trust Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 5

SITE NAME: Annstead Dunes

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 225318 NU 232295

Area (km2): 0.16

Frontage Length (km): 2.35

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 175

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 15 Frontage Accreting (%): 0 Frontage Stable (%): 85 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): North Sunderland Springs 4.1 Neaps 2.1

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 282 Min (µm): 229 Max (µm): 401 N: 7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.40 Min (%): 1.31 Max (%): 1.51 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: National Trust, Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 6

SITE NAME: Beadnell Bay

SUB-SITE NAMES: 6a: Tughall Mill Links 6b: Newton Links

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 235289 NU 240259

Area (km2): 0.62

Frontage Length (km): 4.98

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 300

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 64 Frontage Accreting (%): 9 Frontage Stable (%): 27 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): North Sunderland Springs 4.1 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 277 Min (µm): 200 Max (µm): 476 N: 8

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.33 Min (%): 1.62 Max (%): 3.35 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 7

SITE NAME: Embleton Bay

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 245240 NU 253223

Area (km2): 0.61

Frontage Length (km): 2.43

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 3 Frontage Accreting (%): 2 Frontage Stable (%): 95 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): North Sunderland Springs 4.1 Neaps 2.1

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 348 Min (µm): 242 Max (µm): 483 N: 5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.61 Min (%): 1.91 Max (%): 3.20 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday Accommodation, Golf course

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 8a+b

SITE NAME: Sugar Sands to Seaton Point

SUB-SITE NAMES: 8a: Sugar Sands 8b: Howdiemont Sands

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 259163 NU 267155

Area (km2): 0.09

Frontage Length (km): 1.03

Minimum Width (m): 20

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 49 Frontage Accreting (%): 39 Frontage Stable (%): 12 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Amble Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 394 Min (µm): 343 Max (µm): 440 N: 7

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 4.01 Min (%): 3.38 Max (%): 5.00 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 8c

SITE NAME: Sugar Sands to Seaton Point

SUB-SITE NAME: Boulmer

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 266141 NU 262126

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 2.00

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 0 Frontage Accreting (%): 11 Frontage Stable (%): 89 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Amble Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 285 Min (µm): 213 Max (µm): 370 N: 4

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.77 Min (%): 2.31 Max (%): 3.02 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 9a

SITE NAME: Alnmouth Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Alnmouth

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 247103 NU 257113

Area (km2): 0.05

Frontage Length (km): 1.40

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 100 Frontage Accreting (%): 0 Frontage Stable (%): 0 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Marine erosion only

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Amble Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 237 Min (µm): 224 Max (µm): 249 N: 3

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.54 Min (%): 2.09 Max (%): 2.86 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC (adjacent)

Ownership/Management: Duke of Northumberland

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 9b

SITE NAME: Alnmouth Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Buston Links

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 247102 NU 252080

Area (km2): 0.35

Frontage Length (km): 2.38

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 300

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 7 Frontage Accreting (%): 11 Frontage Stable (%): 82 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Amble Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 272 Min (µm): 240 Max (µm): 295 N: 4

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.21 Min (%): 1.77 Max (%): 2.53 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 9c

SITE NAME: Alnmouth Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Birling Links

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 252080 NU 267049

Area (km2): 0.76

Frontage Length (km): 3.10

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 250

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 8 Frontage Accreting (%): 34 Frontage Stable (%): 58 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Amble Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 399 Min (µm): 311 Max (µm): 481 N: 6

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.70 Min (%): 2.13 Max (%): 3.84 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf Course

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 10

SITE NAME: Amble to Hauxley

SUB-SITE NAMES: 10a: Amble Links 10b: Hauxley Links

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 273047 NU 287024

Area (km2): 0.25

Frontage Length (km): 2.60

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 60 Frontage Accreting (%): 0 Frontage Stable (%): 40 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Amble Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 266 Min (µm): 214 Max (µm): 347 N: 5

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.50 Min (%): 1.11 Max (%): 1.79 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: LNR, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Alnwick District Council, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 11

SITE NAME: Druridge Bay

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NU 287021 NZ 296935

Area (km2): 1.35

Frontage Length (km): 10.30

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 225

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage Eroding (%): 83 Frontage Accreting (%): 4 Frontage Stable (%): 13 Frontage Protected (%): 0 Net Status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Amble Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.1

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 313 Min (µm): 213 Max (µm): 421 N: 10

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.62 Min (%): 1.10 Max (%): 1.96 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing, Boardwalk Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: LNR, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: National Trust, Northumberland Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 12

SITE NAME: Snab Point to Beacon Point

SUB-SITE NAMES: 12a: Cresswell Dunes 12b: Lyne Sands

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NZ 303926 NZ 312892

Area (km2): 0.19 (Cresswell Dunes only)

Frontage Length (km): 2.05

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 200

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 15 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 85 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Blyth Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 368 Min (µm): 327 Max (µm): 421 N: 6

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.00 Min (%): 1.78 Max (%): 2.42 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use: Vehicles (motorcycles), Stock grazing, Industrial

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 13

SITE NAME: Beacon Point to Newbiggin Point

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NZ 317892 NZ 318879

Area (km2): 0.69 (inc. Lyne Sands)

Frontage Length (km): 0.85

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 25

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 100 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Marine erosion only

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Blyth Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 358 Min (µm): 346 Max (µm): 368 N: 3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.07 Min (%): 2.12 Max (%): 3.63 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Golf course, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 14

SITE NAME: Newbiggin Bay

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NZ 308865 NZ 313880

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.35

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 20

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 100 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Accretion only

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Blyth Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 405 Min (µm): 369 Max (µm): 441 N: 2

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.39 Min (%): 2.67 Max (%): 4.11 N: 2 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use:

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 15a

SITE NAME: North Seaton to North Blyth

SUB-SITE NAME: North Seaton

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NZ 305856 NZ 301854

Area (km2): 0.03

Frontage Length (km): 0.40

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 300

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 100 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Accretion only

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Blyth Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 256 Min (µm): 238 Max (µm): 281 N: 5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.48 Min (%): 1.85 Max (%): 3.67 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Vehicles (motorcycles)

Conservation Status: SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 15b

SITE NAME: North Seaton to North Blyth

SUB-SITE NAME: Cambois to North Blyth

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NZ 306842 NZ 313829

Area (km2): 0.16

Frontage Length (km): 1.55

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 87 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 13 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Blyth Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 326 Min (µm): 265 Max (µm): 367 N: 4

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.21 Min (%): 1.09 Max (%): 3.25 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial

Land Use:

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 16

SITE NAME: South Blyth to Seaton Sluice

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NZ 320790 NZ 337768

Area (km2): 0.37

Frontage Length (km): 4.00

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 125

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 57 Frontage accreting (%): 21 Frontage stable (%): 23 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Blyth Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 404 Min (µm): 289 Max (µm): 602 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.38 Min (%): 0.78 Max (%): 1.74 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting, Surface thatching Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing, Infrastruture

Land Use: Walking/Cycling

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 17

SITE NAME: St Mary’s Island to Tynemouth

SUB-SITE NAMES: 17a: St Mary’s Island 17b: Whitley Links 17c: Long Sands

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1a St Abb’s Head to The Tyne

National Grid Reference: NZ 349744 NZ 354730 Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.88 (Long Sands only)

Minimum Width (m): 25 (Long Sands only)

Maximum Width (m): 75 (Long Sands only)

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status (data for Long Sands only): Frontage eroding (%): 100 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Marine erosion only

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): River Tyne, North Shields Springs 4.3 Neaps 2.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics (data for Long Sands only): Average (µm): 304 Min (µm): 278 Max (µm): 322 N: 4

Calcium Oxide (data for Long Sands only): Average (%): 1.30 Min (%): 1.09 Max (%): 1.50 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use:

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 18

SITE NAME: South Shields

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1b The Tyne to Seaham Harbour

National Grid Reference: NZ 366683 NZ 378671

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.78

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 200

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 81 Frontage accreting (%): 19 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): River Tyne, North Shields Springs 4.3 Neaps 2.1

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 366 Min (µm): 322 Max (µm): 431 N: 5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.51 Min (%): 1.01 Max (%): 1.98 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Groynes Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI (adjacent), Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 19

SITE NAME: Whitburn Bay

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1b The Tyne to Seaham Harbour

National Grid Reference: NZ 406602 NZ 409613

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.40

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 15

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 100 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Accretion only

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Sunderland Springs 4.4 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 279 Min (µm): 262 Max (µm): 292 N: 3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.33 Min (%): 2.13 Max (%): 4.70 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 20

SITE NAME: Hart Warren Dunes

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1c Seaham Harbour to Saltburn

National Grid Reference: NZ 482376 NZ 520346

Area (km2): 0.35

Frontage Length (km): 3.90

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 63 Frontage accreting (%): 37 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): Hartlepool Springs 4.6 Neaps 2.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 324 Min (µm): 263 Max (µm): 397 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 6.53 Min (%): 4.29 Max (%): 8.30 N: 4 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing, Xmas trees Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: NNR, LNR, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC (adjacent)

Ownership:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 21a

SITE NAME: Hartlepool to Marske-by-the-Sea

SUB-SITE NAME: Carr House Sands and Seaton Dunes

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1c Seaham Harbour to Saltburn

National Grid Reference: NZ 518320 NZ 535276

Area (km2): 0.77

Frontage Length (km): 2.88

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 175

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): River Tees Entrance Springs 4.6 Neaps 2.3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 236 Min (µm): 206 Max (µm): 276 N: 8

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.51 Min (%): 2.07 Max (%): 3.08 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Breakwaters Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Signposts Vegetation: Scrub control

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Golf course

Land Use: Conservation, Vehicles (motorbikes)

Conservation Status: NNR, LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 21b

SITE NAME: Hartlepool to Marske-by-the-Sea

SUB-SITE NAME: Coatham Sands

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1c Seaham Harbour to Saltburn

National Grid Reference: NZ 557277 NZ 607252

Area (km2): 2.17 (includes Redcar to Marske)

Frontage Length (km): 4.80

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 575

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 47 Frontage accreting (%): 53 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): River Tees Entrance Springs 4.6 Neaps 2.3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 243 Min (µm): 210 Max (µm): 301 N: 13

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.91 Min (%): 2.41 Max (%): 3.55 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Breakwaters Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing

Land Use: Conservation, Vehicles (quad bikes), Golf course

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 21c

SITE NAME: Hartlepool to Marske-by-the-Sea

SUB-SITE NAME: Redcar to Marske-by-the-Sea

CELL: 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

SUB-CELL: 1c Seaham Harbour to Saltburn

National Grid Reference: NZ 607252 NZ 633231

Area (km2): 2.17 (includes Coatham Sands)

Frontage Length (km): 3.00

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 25

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 33 Frontage stable (%): 33 Frontage protected (%): 35 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Tynemouth; Durham

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2996 RDP (Vector units): 348 RDP/DP: 0.12 RDD (Degrees from north): 118

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 651

Mean Tidal Range (m): River Tees Entrance Springs 4.6 Neaps 2.3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 1 St. Abb’s Head to Flamborough Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 233 Min (µm): 185 Max (µm): 268 N: 6

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.96 Min (%): 2.48 Max (%): 3.75 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Amenity

Land Use:

Conservation Status: SSSI (adjacent), Ramsar site (adjacent), SAC (adjacent)

Ownership/Management: Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Cell 2

Flamborough Head to The Wash

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 22

SITE NAME: Spurn Peninsula

CELL: 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

SUB-CELL: 2a Flamborough Head to Sunk Island

National Grid Reference: TA 398107 TA 422141

Area (km2): 0.64

Frontage Length (km): 5.00

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 275

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 18 Frontage stable (%): 45 Frontage protected (%): 37 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Donna Nook; Finningley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1672 RDP (Vector units): 117 RDP/DP: 0.07 RDD (Degrees from north): 128

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 576

Mean Tidal Range (m): Spurn Head Springs 5.7 Neaps 2.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 412 Min (µm): 321 Max (µm): 656 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.02 Min (%): 1.89 Max (%): 2.19 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Revetment, Groynes Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use:

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, GCR site, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 23

SITE NAME: Cleethorpes and Humberston

CELL: 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

SUB-CELL: 2b Immingham to Donna Nook

National Grid Reference: TA 310085 TA 340046

Area (km2): 0.25

Frontage Length (km): 3.53

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 90

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 78 Frontage stable (%): 17 Frontage protected (%): 5 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Donna Nook; Finningley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1672 RDP (Vector units): 117 RDP/DP: 0.07 RDD (Degrees from north): 128

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 576

Mean Tidal Range (m): Grimsby Springs 6.0 Neaps 3.0

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 214 Min (µm): 172 Max (µm): 226 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.95 Min (%): 2.81 Max (%): 3.13 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Revetment, Groynes Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Golf course

Land Use: Conservation, Walking/Cycling

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 24

SITE NAME: Horse Shoe Point

CELL: 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

SUB-CELL: 2b Immingham to Donna Nook

National Grid Reference: TA 378026 TA 382019

Area (km2): 8.59 (includes Somercotes Haven to Mablethorpe)

Frontage Length (km): 0.93

Minimum Width (m): 20

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 100 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Accretion only

Reference Meteorological Station: Donna Nook; Finningley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1672 RDP (Vector units): 117 RDP/DP: 0.07 RDD (Degrees from north): 128

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 576

Mean Tidal Range (m): Grimsby Springs 6.0 Neaps 3.0

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 267 Min (µm): 264 Max (µm): 270 N: 2

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.53 Min (%): 2.33 Max (%): 2.72 N: 2 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Industrial

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 25

SITE NAME: Somercotes Haven to Mablethorpe

SUB-SITE NAMES: 25a: Somercotes Haven to Saltfleet Haven 25b: Saltfleet Haven to Mablethorpe

CELL: 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

SUB-CELL: 2c Donna Nook to Gibraltar Point

National Grid Reference: TA 408008 TF 515841

Area (km2): 8.59 (includes Horse Shoe Point)

Frontage Length (km): 18.13

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 450

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 31 Frontage stable (%): 69 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Donna Nook; Finningley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1672 RDP (Vector units): 117 RDP/DP: 0.07 RDD (Degrees from north): 128

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 576

Mean Tidal Range (m): Skegness Springs 6.0 Neaps 2.8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 249 Min (µm): 211 Max (µm): 352 N: 27

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.17 Min (%): 1.01 Max (%): 2.92 N: 8 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation: Grazing, Scrub control

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing, Military

Conservation Status: NNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 26

SITE NAME: Sutton on Sea to Chapel St Leonards

CELL: 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

SUB-CELL: 2c Donna Nook to Gibraltar Point

National Grid Reference: TF 520828 TF 574687

Area (km2): 0.96

Frontage Length (km): 11.93

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 5 Frontage stable (%): 30 Frontage protected (%): 65 Net status: Net protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Donna Nook; Finningley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1672 RDP (Vector units): 117 RDP/DP: 0.07 RDD (Degrees from north): 128

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 576

Mean Tidal Range (m): Skegness Springs 6.0 Neaps 2.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 364 Min (µm): 172 Max (µm): 538 N: 20

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.21 Min (%): 1.90 Max (%): 2.75 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Revetment, Groynes, Beach recharge Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course, Housing

Conservation Status: SSSI, Wildlife Trust Reserve (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 27

SITE NAME: Seathorne to Gibraltar Point

CELL: 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

SUB-CELL: 2c Donna Nook to Gibraltar Point

National Grid Reference: TF 574673 TF 562577

Area (km2): 2.80

Frontage Length (km): 8.20

Minimum Width (m): 20

Maximum Width (m): 1000

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 2 Frontage accreting (%): 47 Frontage stable (%): 12 Frontage protected (%): 39 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Donna Nook; Finningley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1672 RDP (Vector units): 117 RDP/DP: 0.07 RDD (Degrees from north): 128

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 576

Mean Tidal Range (m): Skegness Springs 6.0 Neaps 2.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 320 Min (µm): 249 Max (µm): 493 N: 19

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 2 Flamborough Head to The Wash

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.68 Min (%): 2.23 Max (%): 3.53 N: 7 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Revetment, Groynes, Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: NNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Cell 3

The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 28

SITE NAME: Old Hunstanton to Holme Dunes

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3a Snettisham to Sheringham

National Grid Reference: TF 686430 TF 727448

Area (km2): 1.34

Frontage Length (km): 5.48

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 500

Dune System Morphology: Open coast barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 5 Frontage accreting (%): 55 Frontage stable (%): 4 Frontage protected (%): 37 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Holme-next-the-Sea Springs 5.5 Neaps 3.0

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 317 Min (µm): 244 Max (µm): 442 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.13 Min (%): 1.45 Max (%): 2.79 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, Groynes, Fencing Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday accommodation, Golf course

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 29

SITE NAME: Brancaster Bay

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3a Snettisham to Sheringham

National Grid Reference: TF 738452 TF 796455

Area (km2): 1.08

Frontage Length (km): 5.60

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 300

Dune System Morphology: Open coast barrier island

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 10 Frontage accreting (%): 30 Frontage stable (%): 33 Frontage protected (%): 27 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Brancaster Springs 5.5 Neaps 3.0

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 256 Min (µm): 215 Max (µm): 277 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.24 Min (%): 1.15 Max (%): 1.40 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, Rubble, Rock armour, Fencing Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site, RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management: National Trust, RSPB

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 30

SITE NAME: Scolt Head Island

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3a Snettisham to Sheringham

National Grid Reference: TF 788467 TF 848460

Area (km2): 0.80

Frontage Length (km): 6.875

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 200

Dune System Morphology: Open coast barrier island

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 31 Frontage accreting (%): 37 Frontage stable (%): 32 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Scolt Head Island Springs 5.4 Neaps 2.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 316 Min (µm): 211 Max (µm): 455 N: 7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.20 Min (%): 1.18 Max (%): 1.22 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: Biosphere Reserve, NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: English Nature, National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 31

SITE NAME: Holkham Bay

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3a Snettisham to Sheringham

National Grid Reference: TF 848457 TF 914456

Area (km2): 2.66

Frontage Length (km): 7.20

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 500

Dune System Morphology: Open coast barrier island

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes, Parabolic

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 9 Frontage accreting (%): 82 Frontage stable (%): 6 Frontage protected (%): 2 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Holkham Springs 5.2 Neaps 2.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 268 Min (µm): 244 Max (µm): 334 N: 13

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.49 Min (%): 0.20 Max (%): 1.18 N: 6 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, Groynes Stabilisation: Afforestation Access: Fencing, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Afforestation

Conservation Status: Biosphere Reserve, NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: English Nature

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 32

SITE NAME: Wells-next-the-Sea to Morston

SUB-SITE NAMES: 32a: East Hills 32b: Stiffkey Meals 32c: Morston Meals

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3a Snettisham to Sheringham

National Grid Reference: TF 918450 TF 000448

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 5.50

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 175

Dune System Morphology: Open coast barrier island

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 18 Frontage stable (%): 82 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Wells Springs 5.0 Neaps 2.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 261 Min (µm): 151 Max (µm): 320 N: 9

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.13 Min (%): 0.04 Max (%): 0.36 N: 4 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: Biosphere Reserve, NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management:

Key References:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 33

SITE NAME: Blakeney Point

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3a Snettisham to Sheringham

National Grid Reference: TF 990458 TG 045455

Area (km2): 1.09

Frontage Length (km): 1.93

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 500

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 56 Frontage stable (%): 44 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Blakeney Point Springs 4.9 Neaps 2.6

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 277 Min (µm): 254 Max (µm): 304 N: 11

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.20 Min (%): 0.03 Max (%): 0.39 N: 5 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: Biosphere Reserve, NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 34a

SITE NAME: Northeast Norfolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAME: Happisburgh to Winterton Ness

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TG 393303 TG 484220

Area (km2): 3.02 (includes Winterton Ness to Hemsby)

Frontage Length (km): 12.50

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 125

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 35 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 65 Net status: Net protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Sea Palling Springs 3.6 Neaps 1.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 366 Min (µm): 320 Max (µm): 491 N: 10

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.41 Min (%): 0.21 Max (%): 0.54 N: 4 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes, Beach recharge Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI, SPA (adjacent), SAC, ESA, National Park

Ownership/Management: Norfolk Broads National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 34b

SITE NAME: Northeast Norfolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAME: Winterton Ness to Hemsby

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TG 484220 TG 514156

Area (km2): 3.02 (includes Happisburgh to Winterton Ness)

Frontage Length (km): 7.00

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 450

Dune System Morphology: Open coast ness

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 41 Frontage accreting (%): 46 Frontage stable (%): 14 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Winterton Springs 3.3 Neaps 1.5

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 380 Min (µm): 302 Max (µm): 477 N: 12

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.87 Min (%): 0.05 Max (%): 3.76 N: 5 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR, SSSI, SPA (adjacent), SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: English Nature

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 34c

SITE NAME: Northeast Norfolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAME: Caister-on-Sea to Great Yarmouth

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TG 523135 TG 531078

Area (km2): 1.37

Frontage Length (km): 5.68

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 300

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 27 Frontage accreting (%): 59 Frontage stable (%): 5 Frontage protected (%): 9 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Great Yarmouth Springs 2.8 Neaps 1.2

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 382 Min (µm): 333 Max (µm): 432 N: 15

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.25 Min (%): 0.02 Max (%): 0.78 N: 6 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Golf course

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SPA, RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management: RSPB

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 35a

SITE NAME: Suffolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAMES: Gunton Denes and Lowestoft Denes

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TM 546968 TM 546921

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 1.05

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 81 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 19 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Lowestoft Springs 1.9 Neaps 1.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 377 Min (µm): 278 Max (µm): 478 N: 9

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.04 Min (%): 0.01 Max (%): 0.08 N: 4 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Golf course

Land Use:

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 35b

SITE NAME: Suffolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAMES: Kessingland

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TM 536852 TM 533833

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 1.8

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 400

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing

Dune Morphology: Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Lowestoft Springs 1.9 Neaps 1.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Natural, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Natural

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SPA, SAC, ESA (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 35c

SITE NAME: Suffolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAMES: Covehithe Broad

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TM 523810 TM 521805

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.4

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 20

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net eroding

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Lowestoft Springs 1.9 Neaps 1.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Natural

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SPA, SAC,

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 35d

SITE NAME: Suffolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAMES: Southwold

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TM 509756 TM 506746

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 1.0

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, hummocky dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Lowestoft Springs 1.9 Neaps 1.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing. infrastructure

Land Use: Natural

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI (adjacent), ESA (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 35e

SITE NAME: Suffolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAMES: Walberswick

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TM 505747 TM 501744

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.4

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 25

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing

Dune Morphology: Hummocky, blowout in frontal dune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net eroding

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Lowestoft Springs 1.9 Neaps 1.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Natural

Land Use: Natural

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI (adjacent), Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC (adjacent), ESA (adjacent), Wildlife Trust Reserve (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 35f

SITE NAME: Suffolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAMES: Minsmere to Sizewell

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TM 478673 TM 478623

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 5.0

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing

Dune Morphology: Multiple shore-parallel ridges, hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net eroding

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Lowestoft Springs 1.9 Neaps 1.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Natural, infrastructure, power station

Land Use: Natural, conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, ESA, RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management: RSPB

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 35g

SITE NAME: Suffolk Coast

SUB-SITE NAMES: Thorpeness

CELL: 3 The Wash to The Thames

SUB-CELL: 3b Sheringham to Lowestoft

National Grid Reference: TM 475601 TM 470587

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 1.5

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 80

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Hummocky, blowout in frontal dune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Hemsby; Lowestoft

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 787 RDP (Vector units): 205 RDP/DP: 0.26 RDD (Degrees from north): 73

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 584

Mean Tidal Range (m): Lowestoft Springs 1.9 Neaps 1.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 3 The Wash to The Thames

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Natural

Conservation Status: LNR (adjacent), AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, ESA (adjacent), Wildlife Trust Reserve, RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management: Suffolk Wildlife Trust, RPSB

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Cell 4

The Thames to Selsey Bill

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 36

SITE NAME: Sandwich Bay

CELL: 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

SUB-CELL: 4b North Foreland to Dover Harbour

National Grid Reference: TR 351622 TR 362581

Area (km2): 4.81

Frontage Length (km): 8.20

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 750

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 29 Frontage stable (%): 71 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Manston; Hastings

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 665 RDP (Vector units): 239 RDP/DP: 0.36 RDD (Degrees from north): 56

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 728

Mean Tidal Range (m): Ramsgate Springs 4.6 Neaps 2.6

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 311 Min (µm): 204 Max (µm): 423 N: 4

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.20 Min (%): 4.03 Max (%): 6.49 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing, Infrastructure, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: NNR, LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Thanet District Council, Kent County Council, Kent Wildlife Trust (adjacent), National Trust, RSPB

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 37

SITE NAME: Romney Sands

CELL: 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

SUB-CELL: 4c Dover Harbour to Beachy Head

National Grid Reference: TR 082222 TR 083236

Area (km2): 0.77

Frontage Length (km): 1.25

Minimum Width (m): 20

Maximum Width (m): 60

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 38 Frontage stable (%): 62 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Manston; Hastings

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 665 RDP (Vector units): 239 RDP/DP: 0.36 RDD (Degrees from north): 56

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 728

Mean Tidal Range (m): Dungeness Springs 6.0 Neaps 3.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 207 Min (µm): 193 Max (µm): 219 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.00 Min (%): 1.49 Max (%): 2.94 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 38

SITE NAME: Camber Sands

CELL: 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

SUB-CELL: 4c Dover Harbour to Beachy Head

National Grid Reference: TQ 947185 TQ 972184

Area (km2): 1.01

Frontage Length (km): 2.08

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 200

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 41 Frontage stable (%): 59 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Isle of Portland; Everton

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2791 RDP (Vector units): 1280 RDP/DP: 0.46 RDD (Degrees from north): 82

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 756

Mean Tidal Range (m): Dungeness Springs 6.0 Neaps 3.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 222 Min (µm): 204 Max (µm): 257 N: 11

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.65 Min (%): 1.06 Max (%): 2.11 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Groynes Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: SSSI, SPA (adjacent), SAC (adjacent)

Ownership/Management: East Sussex County Council, Rye Golf Club

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 39

SITE NAME: Littlehampton

SUB-SITE NAMES: 39a: East Beach 39b: West Beach

CELL: 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

SUB-CELL: 4d Beachy Head to Selsey Bill

National Grid Reference: TQ 015010 TQ 028011

Area (km2): 0.16 (West Beach only)

Frontage Length (km): 1.20

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Isle of Portland; Everton

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2791 RDP (Vector units): 1280 RDP/DP: 0.46 RDD (Degrees from north): 82

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 756

Mean Tidal Range (m): Littlehampton (entrance) Springs 5.5 Neaps 2.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 4 The Thames to Selsey Bill

Mean Grain Size Characteristics (West Beach only): Average (µm): 202 Min (µm): 183 Max (µm): 221 N: 8

Calcium Oxide (West Beach only): Average (%): 0.73 Min (%): 0.20 Max (%): 1.40 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Fencing, Signposts, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI

Ownership/Management: Arun District Council

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Cell 5

Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 40

SITE NAME: East Head, West Wittering

CELL: 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

SUB-CELL: 5a Selsey Bill to Portsmouth Harbour

National Grid Reference: SZ 765984 SZ 771993

Area (km2): 0.21

Frontage Length (km): 1.00

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 300

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 93 Frontage accreting (%): 7 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net eroding

Reference Meteorological Station: Isle of Portland; Everton

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2791 RDP (Vector units): 1280 RDP/DP: 0.46 RDD (Degrees from north): 82

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 756

Mean Tidal Range (m): Chichester Harbour Springs 4.0 Neaps 2.1

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 191 Min (µm): 117 Max (µm): 222 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.16 Min (%): 0.10 Max (%): 0.19 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing, Signposts, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 41

SITE NAME: Sinah Common, Hayling Island

CELL: 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

SUB-CELL: 5a Selsey Bill to Portsmouth

National Grid Reference: SZ 689997 SZ 695989

Area (km2): 0.93

Frontage Length (km): 1.50

Minimum Width (m): 20

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Isle of Portland; Everton

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2791 RDP (Vector units): 1280 RDP/DP: 0.46 RDD (Degrees from north): 82

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 756

Mean Tidal Range (m): Portsmouth Springs 3.9 Neaps 1.9

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 204 Min (µm): 185 Max (µm): 214 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.02 Min (%): 0.02 Max (%): 0.01 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC (adjacent), RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management: RSPB

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 42a

SITE NAME: Poole Harbour Entrance

SUB-SITE NAMES: Sandbanks

CELL: 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

SUB-CELL: 5f Hurst Spit to Durlston Head

National Grid Reference: SZ 050885 SZ 038870

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 2.0

Minimum Width (m): 20

Maximum Width (m): 700

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Hummocky, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Isle of Portland; Everton

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2791 RDP (Vector units): 1280 RDP/DP: 0.46 RDD (Degrees from north): 82

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 756

Mean Tidal Range (m): Poole Harbour Springs 1.6 Neaps 0.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use:

Conservation Status: SSSI (adjacent), Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 42b

SITE NAME: Poole Harbour Entrance

SUB-SITE NAMES: Studland

CELL: 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

SUB-CELL: 5f Hurst Spit to Durlston Head

National Grid Reference: SZ 036868 SZ 038828

Area (km2): 2.04

Frontage Length (km): 3.63

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 375

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 22 Frontage stable (%): 78 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Isle of Portland; Everton

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2791 RDP (Vector units): 1280 RDP/DP: 0.46 RDD (Degrees from north): 82

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 756

Mean Tidal Range (m): Poole Harbour Springs 1.6 Neaps 0.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 5 Selsey Bill to Portland Bill

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 236 Min (µm): 206 Max (µm): 314 N: 18

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.06 Min (%): 0.05 Max (%): 0.06 N: 7 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Marram planting Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation: Scrub control

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Infrastructure

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: National Trust, English Nature

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Cell 6

Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 43a

SITE NAME: Exe Estuary

SUB-SITE NAMES: The Maer, Exmouth

CELL: 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

SUB-CELL: 6b Dawlish Warren to Start Point

National Grid Reference: SY 010799 SY 003801

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.8

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Isle of Portland; Everton

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2791 RDP (Vector units): 1280 RDP/DP: 0.46 RDD (Degrees from north): 82

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 756

Mean Tidal Range (m): Exmouth (Approaches) Springs 4.1 Neaps 1.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: LNR, AONB (adjacent), SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management: Exmouth Town Council, East Devon District Council

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 43b

SITE NAME: Exe Estuary

SUB-SITE NAMES: Dawlish Warren

CELL: 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

SUB-CELL: 6b Dawlish Warren to Start Point

National Grid Reference: SX 980784 SX 993802

Area (km2): 0.46

Frontage Length (km): 1.75

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 400

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 61 Frontage stable (%): 39 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Isle of Portland; Everton

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2791 RDP (Vector units): 1280 RDP/DP: 0.46 RDD (Degrees from north): 82

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 756

Mean Tidal Range (m): Exmouth (Approaches) Springs 4.1 Neaps 1.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 285 Min (µm): 222 Max (µm): 382 N: 16

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.21 Min (%): 0.04 Max (%): 0.41 N: 5 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, Groynes Stabilisation: Marram planting Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: NNR, LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Teignbridge District Council, Devon Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 44

SITE NAME: Bigbury Bay

SUB-SITE NAMES: 44a: Thurlestone Sands 44b: Leas Foot Sand 44c: Yarmouth Sand 44d: Bantham Ham 44e: Cockleridge Ham 44f: Bigbury-on-Sea 44g: Burgh Island 44h: Challaborough 44i: Ayrmer Cove 44j: Westcombe Beach

CELL: 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

SUB-CELL: 6c Start Point to Rame Head

National Grid Reference: SX 676414 SX 635478

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 1.80

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 29 Frontage accreting (%): 26 Frontage stable (%): 44 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Culdrose; St Mawgan

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1706 RDP (Vector units): 543 RDP/DP: 0.32 RDD (Degrees from north): 64

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1005

Mean Tidal Range (m): Salcombe Springs 4.6 Neaps 2.0

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 500 Min (µm): 229 Max (µm): 863 N: 30

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 13.80 Min (%): 11.59 Max (%): 15.79 N: 7 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing, Xmas trees Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 45

SITE NAME: Par Sands

CELL: 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

SUB-CELL: 6d Rame Head to Lizard Point

National Grid Reference: SX 078533 SX 087531

Area (km2): 0.09

Frontage Length (km): 0.88

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 75

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 100 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Accretion only

Reference Meteorological Station: Culdrose; St Mawgan

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1706 RDP (Vector units): 543 RDP/DP: 0.32 RDD (Degrees from north): 64

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1005

Mean Tidal Range (m): Par Springs 4.5 Neaps 2.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 443 Min (µm): 248 Max (µm): 686 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.99 Min (%): 0.37 Max (%): 1.79 N: 4 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: LNR

Ownership/Management: Restormel Borough Council

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 46

SITE NAME: Kennack Towans

CELL: 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

SUB-CELL: 6d Rame Head to Lizard Point

National Grid Reference: SW 734165 SW 739168

Area (km2): 0.12

Frontage Length (km): 0.48

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 63 Frontage protected (%): 37 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Culdrose; St Mawgan

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1706 RDP (Vector units): 543 RDP/DP: 0.32 RDD (Degrees from north): 64

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1005

Mean Tidal Range (m): Kennack Sands Springs 4.7 Neaps 2.3

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 381 Min (µm): 288 Max (µm): 524 N: 6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 17.26 Min (%): 15.66 Max (%): 18.19 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 47

SITE NAME: The Towans, Mullion

CELL: 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

SUB-CELL: 6e Lizard Point to Land’s End

National Grid Reference: SW 658208 SW 666198

Area (km2): 0.46

Frontage Length (km): 0.45

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 600

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 33 Frontage stable (%): 39 Frontage protected (%): 28 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Culdrose; St Mawgan

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1706 RDP (Vector units): 543 RDP/DP: 0.32 RDD (Degrees from north): 64

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1005

Mean Tidal Range (m): Porthleven Springs 4.7 Neaps 2.3

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 560 Min (µm): 395 Max (µm): 739 N: 15

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 27.94 Min (%): 23.36 Max (%): 31.20 N: 5 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall Stabilisation: Fencing, Xmas trees Access: Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 48

SITE NAME: Praa Sands

CELL: 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

SUB-CELL: 6e Lizard Point to Land’s End

National Grid Reference: SW 575282 SW 587274

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.55

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 125

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 95 Frontage protected (%): 5 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Culdrose; St Mawgan

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1706 RDP (Vector units): 543 RDP/DP: 0.32 RDD (Degrees from north): 64

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1005

Mean Tidal Range (m): Porthleven Springs 4.7 Neaps 2.3

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 529 Min (µm): 459 Max (µm): 594 N: 7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 13.56 Min (%): 7.57 Max (%): 19.80 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 49

SITE NAME: Marazion

CELL: 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

SUB-CELL: 6e Lizard Point to Land’s End

National Grid Reference: SW 482311 SW 517306

Area (km2): 0.04

Frontage Length (km): 0.63

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 48 Frontage stable (%): 52 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Culdrose; St Mawgan

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1706 RDP (Vector units): 543 RDP/DP: 0.32 RDD (Degrees from north): 64

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1005

Mean Tidal Range (m): Penzance (Newlyn) Springs 4.8 Neaps 2.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 551 Min (µm): 457 Max (µm): 672 N: 6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 6 Portland Bill to Land’s End

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.86 Min (%): 2.41 Max (%): 6.19 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, natural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), RSPB Reserve (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Cell 7

Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 50

SITE NAME: Whitesand Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 355264 SW 360271

Area (km2): 0.38

Frontage Length (km): 0.78

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 700

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 29 Frontage accreting (%): 13 Frontage stable (%): 10 Frontage protected (%): 48 Net status: Net marine erosion & protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Culdrose; St Mawgan

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1706 RDP (Vector units): 543 RDP/DP: 0.32 RDD (Degrees from north): 64

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1005

Mean Tidal Range (m): Cape Cornwall Springs 5.4 Neaps 2.3

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 524 Min (µm): 435 Max (µm): 616 N: 15

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 14.67 Min (%): 11.54 Max (%): 17.70 N: 4 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast,

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 51a

SITE NAME: St Ives Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Lelant Towans

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 539385 SW 552375

Area (km2): 0.10

Frontage Length (km): 1.20

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 500

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 4 Frontage accreting (%): 67 Frontage stable (%): 29 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): St Ives Springs 5.8 Neaps 2.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 334 Min (µm): 293 Max (µm): 412 N: 10

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 18.47 Min (%): 3.69 Max (%): 27.14 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use: Golf course

Conservation Status: SSSI, RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management: RSPB

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 51b

SITE NAME: St Ives Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Hayle Towans, Upton Towans and Gwithian Towans

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 549383 SW 583422

Area (km2): 2.94

Frontage Length (km): 4.05

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 1150

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Parabolic

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 57 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 41 Frontage protected (%): 2 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): St Ives Springs 5.8 Neaps 2.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 366 Min (µm): 286 Max (µm): 499 N: 39

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 27.23 Min (%): 19.38 Max (%): 35.53 N: 9 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rubble Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting, Surface thatching Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Holiday accommodation, Military (F), Housing

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI, GCR site, Wildlife Trust Reserve, RSPB Reserve (adjacent)

Ownership/Management: Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 51c

SITE NAME: St Ives Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Godrevy Towans

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 582423 SW 582427

Area (km2): 0.76

Frontage Length (km): 0.55

Minimum Width (m): 525

Maximum Width (m): 1025

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive cliff-top

Dune Morphology: Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): St Ives Springs 5.8 Neaps 2.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 320 Min (µm): 265 Max (µm): 381 N: 5

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 33.74 Min (%): 30.97 Max (%): 36.61 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI (adjacent)

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 52

SITE NAME: Porth Towan

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 690480 SW 691483

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.18

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 125

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 14 Frontage stable (%): 86 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Perranporth Springs 6.1 Neaps 2.7

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 412 Min (µm): 381 Max (µm): 481 N: 6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 22.91 Min (%): 22.21 Max (%): 25.08 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 53

SITE NAME: Perran Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 757544 SW 762581

Area (km2): 5.42

Frontage Length (km): 3.20

Minimum Width (m): 700

Maximum Width (m): 1800

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 4 Frontage accreting (%): 50 Frontage stable (%): 46 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Perranporth Springs 6.1 Neaps 2.7

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 303 Min (µm): 249 Max (µm): 365 N: 25

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 25.47 Min (%): 19.99 Max (%): 29.16 N: 7 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday accommodation, Golf course, Military

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 54

SITE NAME: Holywell Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 764592 SW 767599

Area (km2): 0.70

Frontage Length (km): 0.60

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 500

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Newquay Springs 6.4 Neaps 2.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 427 Min (µm): 326 Max (µm): 596 N: 11

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 33.46 Min (%): 31.57 Max (%): 35.26 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Golf Course

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC (adjacent)

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 55

SITE NAME: Crantock Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 783607 SW 789611

Area (km2): 0.20

Frontage Length (km): 0.85

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 200

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Newquay Springs 6.4 Neaps 2.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 295 Min (µm): 261 Max (µm): 354 N: 11

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 27.71 Min (%): 26.53 Max (%): 28.74 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: None

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 56

SITE NAME: Fistral Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 793617 SW 800626

Area (km2): 0.41

Frontage Length (km): 0.45

Minimum Width (m): 375

Maximum Width (m): 450

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 83 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 17 Net status: Marine erosion & protected only

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Newquay Springs 6.4 Neaps 2.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 549 Min (µm): 466 Max (µm): 612 N: 6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 31.61 Min (%): 30.73 Max (%): 32.69 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Golf course

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: None

Ownership/Management: Restormel Borough Council

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 57a

SITE NAME: Berryl’s Point to Trevose Head

SUB-SITE NAME: Mawgan Porth

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 849672 SW 848677

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.4

Minimum Width (m): 20

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Multiple shore-parallel ridges, hummocky, sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status:

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Padstow Springs 6.5 Neaps 3.0

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Golf course, Housing

Land Use: Natural

Conservation Status: None

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 57b

SITE NAME: Berryl’s Point to Trevose Head

SUB-SITE NAME: Constantine Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7a Land’s End to Trevose Head

National Grid Reference: SW 856743 SW 858752

Area (km2): 0.76

Frontage Length (km): 0.83

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 775

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 12 Frontage accreting (%): 24 Frontage stable (%): 64 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Padstow Springs 6.5 Neaps 3.0

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 565 Min (µm): 393 Max (µm): 740 N: 12

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 36.04 Min (%): 34.86 Max (%): 36.69 N: 4 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Golf course, Housing

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 58

SITE NAME: Camel Estuary

SUB-SITE NAMES: 58a: Harbour Cove 58b: Rock to Daymer Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7b Trevose Head to Hartland Point

National Grid Reference: SW 935751 SW 928776

Area (km2): 0.96 (Rock only)

Frontage Length (km): 1.75

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 375

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 20 Frontage accreting (%): 60 Frontage stable (%): 20 Frontage protected (%): .0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Padstow Springs 6.5 Neaps 3.0

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 300 Min (µm): 243 Max (µm): 399 N: 29

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 32.49 Min (%): 29.26 Max (%): 33.80 N: 7 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural, Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining (F), Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 59

SITE NAME: Widemouth Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7b Trevose Head to Hartland Point

National Grid Reference: SS 197016 SS 199026

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.45

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 50 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 50 Net status: Marine erosion & protected only

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Boscastle Springs 6.4 Neaps 2.9

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 468 Min (µm): 401 Max (µm): 550 N: 6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 16.40 Min (%): 14.16 Max (%): 18.24 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 60

SITE NAME: Bude

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7b Trevose Head to Hartland Point

National Grid Reference: SS 202072 SS 206065

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 0.15

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 200

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 50 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 50 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Boscastle Springs 6.4 Neaps 2.9

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 360 Min (µm): 337 Max (µm): 389 N: 4

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 20.71 Min (%): 19.56 Max (%): 21.59 N: 3 CaO class: High

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI (adjacent), SAC (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 61a

SITE NAME: Taw Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Northam Burrows

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7c Hartland Point to Morte Point

National Grid Reference: SS 437303 SS 446319

Area (km2): 1.34

Frontage Length (km): 1.55

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 625

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 31 Frontage accreting (%): 29 Frontage stable (%): 40 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Appledore Springs 7.3 Neaps 3.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 218 Min (µm): 192 Max (µm): 254 N: 16 Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 8.15 Min (%): 7.12 Max (%): 9.88 N: 4 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI

Ownership/Management: Devon County Council

Key References:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 61b

SITE NAME: Taw Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Instow Sands

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7c Hartland Point to Morte Point

National Grid Reference: SS 472308 SS 475319

Area (km2): 0.32

Frontage Length (km): 0.68

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 75

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 48 Frontage stable (%): 52 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude (Bude)

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Yelland Marsh Springs 7.0 Neaps 3.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 217 Min (µm): 199 Max (µm): 233 N: 10

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 8.35 Min (%): 7.91 Max (%): 8.81 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infraustructure

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 61c

SITE NAME: Taw Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Braunton Burrows

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7c Hartland Point to Morte Point

National Grid Reference: SS 446377 SS 466319

Area (km2): 8.99

Frontage Length (km): 6.05

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 2050

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Parabolic, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 33 Frontage accreting (%): 30 Frontage stable (%): 35 Frontage protected (%): 2 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Appledore Springs 7.3 Neaps 3.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 227 Min (µm): 159 Max (µm): 421 N: 33

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 7.67 Min (%): 6.12 Max (%): 10.50 N: 8 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Revetment, Gabions, Groynes, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Fencing, Boardwalk Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Walking, Golf course, Stock grazing, Military

Conservation Status: Biosphere Reserve, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: English Nature

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 62

SITE NAME: Croyde Burrows

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7c Hartland Point to Morte Point

National Grid Reference: SS 435389 SS 435395

Area (km2): 0.19

Frontage Length (km): 0.65

Minimum Width (m): 100

Maximum Width (m): 275

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Appledore Springs 7.3 Neaps 3.6

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 322 Min (µm): 292 Max (µm): 355 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.24 Min (%): 5.17 Max (%): 5.32 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday accommodation

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 63

SITE NAME: Woolacombe Warren

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7c Hartland Point to Morte Point

National Grid Reference: SS 454424 SS 457436

Area (km2): 0.46

Frontage Length (km): 2.60

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 175

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 71 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 10 Frontage protected (%): 19 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Appledore Springs 7.3 Neaps 3.6

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 271 Min (µm): 252 Max (µm): 292 N: 11

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 4.45 Min (%): 3.17 Max (%): 6.48 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Revetment Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural, Housing

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI (adjacent)

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 64

SITE NAME: Berrow and Brean

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7d Morte Point to Sand Bay

National Grid Reference: ST 296586 ST 302487

Area (km2): 1.77

Frontage Length (km): 7.00

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 600

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 18 Frontage accreting (%): 10 Frontage stable (%): 68 Frontage protected (%): 5 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Burnham-on-Sea Springs 11.0 Neaps 5.5

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 184 Min (µm): 164 Max (µm): 203 N: 13

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.78 Min (%): 4.84 Max (%): 6.91 N: 5 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Gabions, Rubble, Rock armour Stabilisation: Marram planting Access: Beach parking Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining (F), Conservation, Golf course, Housing

Conservation Status: NNR (adjacent), LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 65

SITE NAME: Weston Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7d Morte Point to Sand Bay

National Grid Reference: ST 310582 ST 317614

Area (km2): 0.05

Frontage Length (km): 0.95

Minimum Width (m): 125

Maximum Width (m): 500

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Weston-super-Mare Springs 11.2 Neaps 5.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 175 Min (µm): 170 Max (µm): 184 N: 3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.58 Min (%): 5.02 Max (%): 6.36 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Golf course

Land Use:

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 66

SITE NAME: Sand Bay

CELL: 7 Land’s End to The Severn

SUB-CELL: 7d Morte Point to Sand Bay

National Grid Reference: ST 328632 ST 330660

Area (km2): 0.22

Frontage Length (km): 2.30

Minimum Width (m): 15

Maximum Width (m): 75

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Chivenor; Bude

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1060 RDP (Vector units): 582 RDP/DP: 0.55 RDD (Degrees from north): 77

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 880

Mean Tidal Range (m): Weston-super-Mare Springs 11.2 Neaps 5.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 265 Min (µm): 195 Max (µm): 350 N: 6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 7 Land’s End to The Severn

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.14 Min (%): 3.96 Max (%): 6.88 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Cell 8

The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 67

SITE NAME: Merthyr-mawr Warren

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 846770 SS 874766

Area (km2): 3.42 (i) 3.61 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 2.65

Minimum Width (m): 400

Maximum Width (m): 1750

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 9 Frontage accreting (%): 47 Frontage stable (%): 43 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Porthcawl Springs 8.9 Neaps 5.3

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 265 Min (µm): 206 Max (µm): 347 N: 11

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.45 Min (%): 2.39 Max (%): 4.83 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Afforestation Access: Vegetation: Scrub control

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural, Golf Course

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Afforestation, Military (F)

Conservation Status: NNR, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 68a

SITE NAME: Swansea Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Kenfig Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 779834 SS 790802

Area (km2): 6.02 (i) 5.19 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 3.25

Minimum Width (m): 1000

Maximum Width (m): 2275

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Parabolic

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 68 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 32 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Porthcawl Springs 8.9 Neaps 5.3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 362 Min (µm): 227 Max (µm): 675 N: 15

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.75 Min (%): 1.93 Max (%): 3.67 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing, Scrub control

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Infrastructure, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing, Infrastructure

Conservation Status: NNR, LNR, SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management: Kenfig Corporation Trust, Bridgend County Borough Council, Countryside Council for Wales

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 68b

SITE NAME: Swansea Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Margam Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 781833 SS 773847

Area (km2): 1.01 (i) 0.98 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.95

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 225

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 74 Frontage accreting (%): 26 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Port Talbot Springs 8.4 Neaps 3.9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 242 Min (µm): 234 Max (µm): 256 N: 5

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.70 Min (%): 2.26 Max (%): 3.03 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Afforestation Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Infrastructure

Land Use: Sand mining (F), Conservation, Afforestation, Infrastructure, Industrial

Conservation Status: NNR (adjacent), LNR (adjacent), SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 68c

SITE NAME: Swansea Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Baglan Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 726927 SS 733907

Area (km2): 0.78 (i) 0.63 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.88

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 675

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 93 Frontage accreting (%): 7 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Port Talbot Springs 8.4 Neaps 3.9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 261 Min (µm): 232 Max (µm): 291 N: 10

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.29 Min (%): 2.36 Max (%): 4.01 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Breakwaters Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing, Infrastrucutre

Land Use: Infrastructure

Conservation Status: SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 68d

SITE NAME: Swansea Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Crymlyn Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 696926 SS 721928

Area (km2): 1.18 (i) 0.58 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 2.85

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 250

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 34 Frontage accreting (%): 39 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 27 Net status: Net marine erosion & protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Port Talbot Springs 8.4 Neaps 3.9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 270 Min (µm): 242 Max (µm): 301 N: 9

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.33 Min (%): 3.19 Max (%): 3.55 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Breakwaters, Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Infrastructure

Land Use: Conservation, Infrastructure, Industrial

Conservation Status: SSSI

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 68e

SITE NAME: Swansea Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Black Pill Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 622909 SS 643921

Area (km2): 0.16 (i) 0.03 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.75

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 25

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 36 Frontage accreting (%): 31 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 33 Net status: Net marine erosion & protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Swansea Springs 8.5 Neaps 4.0

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 280 Min (µm): 225 Max (µm): 300 N: 5

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.68 Min (%): 3.37 Max (%): 3.89 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Revetment Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Golf course

Land Use: Infrastructure

Conservation Status: AONB (adjacent), SSSI (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 69a

SITE NAME: Oxwich Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Pennard Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 539879 SS 542875

Area (km2): 0.87 (i)

Frontage Length (km): 0.93

Minimum Width (m): 1000

Maximum Width (m): 1450

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 11 Frontage stable (%): 89 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Mumbles Springs 8.4 Neaps 3.8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 290 Min (µm): 251 Max (µm): 319 N: 9

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.61 Min (%): 0.29 Max (%): 3.79 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Boardwalk Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation, Walking, Golf course, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 69b

SITE NAME: Oxwich Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Penmaen Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 535880 SS 539881

Area (km2): 0.17 (i) 0.06 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.35

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 86 Frontage accreting (%): 14 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Mumbles Springs 8.4 Neaps 3.8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 281 Min (µm): 270 Max (µm): 292 N: 7

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.47 Min (%): 1.54 Max (%): 4.12 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR (adjacent), AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 69c

SITE NAME: Oxwich Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Nicholaston Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 516877 SS 525878

Area (km2): 0.17 (i) 0.20 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.80

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 350

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 28 Frontage accreting (%): 69 Frontage stable (%): 3 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Mumbles Springs 8.4 Neaps 3.8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 272 Min (µm): 250 Max (µm): 289 N: 8

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.30 Min (%): 1.49 Max (%): 3.21 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC (adjacent), GCR site

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 69d

SITE NAME: Oxwich Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Oxwich Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 503863 SS 517876

Area (km2): 0.76 (i) 0.53 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.85

Minimum Width (m): 200

Maximum Width (m): 450

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 50 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 50 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Mumbles Springs 8.4 Neaps 3.8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 252 Min (µm): 234 Max (µm): 309 N: 9

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.30 Min (%): 4.77 Max (%): 5.80 N: 4 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC (adjacent), GCR site

Ownership/Management: National Trust (adjacent)

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 70

SITE NAME: Port-Eynon Bay

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8b Lavernock Point to Worms Head

National Grid Reference: SS 469849 SS 481855

Area (km2): 0.19 (i) 0.17 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.98

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 200

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 74 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 26 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Mumbles Springs 8.4 Neaps 3.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 309 Min (µm): 257 Max (µm): 368 N: 5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.93 Min (%): 3.13 Max (%): 4.78 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday accommodation, Military (F)

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI (adjacent), SAC (adjacent), Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, National Trust (adjacent)

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 71

SITE NAME: Rhossilli Bay

SUB-SITE NAMES: 71a: Rhossilli 71b: Hillend Burrows 71c: Llangennith Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SS 404925 SS 414900

Area (km2): 0.58 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 2.60

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 1300

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Bury Port Springs 7.5 Neaps 3.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 246 Min (µm): 197 Max (µm): 293 N: 12

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.22 Min (%): 4.06 Max (%): 6.50 N: 5 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday accommodation

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC (adjacent), GCR site

Ownership/Management: National Trust (adjacent)

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 72a

SITE NAME: Burry Holms to Whiteford Point

SUB-SITE NAME: Broughton Burrows, Delvid Burrows and Hills Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SS 416930 SS 430940

Area (km2): 1.87 (inc. Whiteford Sands) (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.03

Minimum Width (m): 100

Maximum Width (m): 175

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 71 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 29 Net status: Marine erosion & protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Bury Port Springs 7.5 Neaps 3.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 237 Min (µm): 231 Max (µm): 244 N: 5

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.54 Min (%): 5.29 Max (%): 6.00 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 72b

SITE NAME: Burry Holms to Whiteford Point

SUB-SITE NAME: Whiteford Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SS 430940 SS 449968

Area (km2): 1.87 (inc. Broughton Bay) (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 3.38

Minimum Width (m): 100

Maximum Width (m): 575

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 47 Frontage accreting (%): 53 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Bury Port Springs 7.5 Neaps 3.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 238 Min (µm): 211 Max (µm): 282 N: 11

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 4.26 Min (%): 3.08 Max (%): 5.21 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Afforestation Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural, Natural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing, Afforestation

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 73

SITE NAME: Pembrey Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SN 357064 SN 436002

Area (km2): 5.92 (15.59 inc. afforested dune) (i) 3.56 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 12.20

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 2450

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 58 Frontage accreting (%): 31 Frontage stable (%): 4 Frontage protected (%): 7 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Bury Port Springs 7.5 Neaps 3.6

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 178 Min (µm): 150 Max (µm): 225 N: 21

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 5.38 Min (%): 3.95 Max (%): 6.22 N: 6 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Breakwaters, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing, Afforestation Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Golf course, Military

Land Use: Sand mining (F), Conservation, Holiday accommodation, Sunbathing/Walking, Afforestation, Military

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: Forestry Commission

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 74

SITE NAME: Laugharne Burrows and Pendine Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SN 233080 SN 326081

Area (km2): 6.03 (i) 7.61 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 8.65

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 1175

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 42 Frontage accreting (%): 17 Frontage stable (%): 25 Frontage protected (%): 15 Net status: Net marine erosion & protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Ferryside Springs 6.6 Neaps 3.7

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 182 Min (µm): 171 Max (µm): 201 N: 17

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 4.88 Min (%): 4.24 Max (%): 6.13 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agriculture, Military

Land Use: Conservation, Military

Conservation Status: SSSI, SPA (adjacent), SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: Minstry of Defence

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 75

SITE NAME: The Burrows, Tenby

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SS 122986 SS 131001

Area (km2): 0.92 (i) 0.44 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.53

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 325

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 48 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 16 Frontage protected (%): 36 Net status: Net marine erosion & protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Tenby Springs 7.5 Neaps 3.3

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 253 Min (µm): 227 Max (µm): 296 N: 7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 6.02 Min (%): 5.06 Max (%): 6.60 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Military

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC (adjacent), National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 76

SITE NAME: Lydstep Haven

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SS 091978 SS 125983

Area (km2): 0.23 (i)

Frontage Length (km): 0.10

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 100 Net status: Protected only

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Tenby Springs 7.5 Neaps 3.3

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 225 Min (µm): 215 Max (µm): 236 N: 3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 10.25 Min (%): 8.75 Max (%): 12.48 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday accommodation

Conservation Status: Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC (adjacent), National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, National Trust (adjacent)

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 77

SITE NAME: Manorbier Bay

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SS 061974 SS 061976

Area (km2): 0.10 (i)

Frontage Length (km): 0.25

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 75

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Stackpole Quay Springs 6.9 Neaps 3.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 392 Min (µm): 308 Max (µm): 574 N: 5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 8.16 Min (%): 6.80 Max (%): 9.81 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC, National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 78

SITE NAME: Freshwater East

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SS 017975 SS 022981

Area (km2): 0.17 (i) 0.16 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.93

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 200

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 5 Frontage accreting (%): 86 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 8 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Stackpole Quay Springs 6.9 Neaps 3.2

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 313 Min (µm): 253 Max (µm): 368 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 11.42 Min (%): 7.83 Max (%): 13.69 N: 4 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation, Housing

Conservation Status: Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC, National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, National Trust (adjacent)

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 79

SITE NAME: Stackpole Warren

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8c Worms Head to St. Govan’s Head

National Grid Reference: SR 990949 SR 976944

Area (km2): 1.79 (i) 0.61 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.75

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 700

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive cliff-top

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Stackpole Quay Springs 6.9 Neaps 3.2

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 329 Min (µm): 257 Max (µm): 380 N: 15

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 11.91 Min (%): 8.21 Max (%): 18.33 N: 9 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Surface thatching, Afforestation Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing, Afforestation

Conservation Status: NNR, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SPA, SAC, National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 80a

SITE NAME: Linney, Brownslade and Broomhill Burrows

SUB-SITE NAME: Linney Burrows and Brownslade Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8d St Govan’s Head to St. David’s Head

National Grid Reference: SR 889971 SR 887988

Area (km2): 2.53 (i) 2.13 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.63

Minimum Width (m): 225

Maximum Width (m): 1500

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Parabolic, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 12 Frontage stable (%): 88 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Dale Roads Springs 6.4 Neaps 2.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 478 Min (µm): 278 Max (µm): 1066 N: 21

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 9.47 Min (%): 6.50 Max (%): 12.21 N: 7 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining (F), Conservation, Stock grazing, Military

Conservation Status: Heritage Coast, SSSI, SPA, SAC, National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, National Trust (adjacent)

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 80b

SITE NAME: Linney, Brownslade and Broomhill Burrows

SUB-SITE NAME: Gupton Burrows, Broomhill Burrows and Kilpaison Burrows

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8d St Govan’s Head to St. David’s Head

National Grid Reference: SR 885995 SR 882005

Area (km2): 1.83 (i) 1.32 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.05

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 1875

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Dale Roads Springs 6.4 Neaps 2.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 282 Min (µm): 252 Max (µm): 298 N: 7

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 11.20 Min (%): 10.59 Max (%): 11.55 N: 3 CaO class: Medium

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: Heritage Coast, SSSI, SPA, SAC, National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 81

SITE NAME: The Burrows, Whitesands Bay

CELL: 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

SUB-CELL: 8d St Govan’s Head to St. David’s Head

National Grid Reference: SM 733267 SM 733270

Area (km2): 0.28 (i)

Frontage Length (km): 0.60

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 650

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 58 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 21 Frontage protected (%): 21 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Pembrey; Dale Fort

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1935 RDP (Vector units): 1435 RDP/DP: 0.74 RDD (Degrees from north): 53

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 829

Mean Tidal Range (m): Ramsey Sounds Springs 4.4 Neaps 1.7

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 254 Min (µm): 224 Max (µm): 295 N: 7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 8 The Severn to St. David’s Head

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 4.19 Min (%): 3.51 Max (%): 4.60 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Golf course

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: Heritage Coast, SSSI, SPA, SAC, ESA, National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Cell 9

St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 82

SITE NAME: Newport Bay

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SN 056400 SN 054406

Area (km2): 0.20 (i) 0.08 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.50

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 500

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 25 Frontage stable (%): 75 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Fishguard Springs 5.0 Neaps 1.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 204 Min (µm): 183 Max (µm): 232 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.01 Min (%): 0.37 Max (%): 1.37 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Golf course

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: SSSI (adjacent), ESA, National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 83a

SITE NAME: Teifi Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Poppit Sands

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SN 149488 SN 160484

Area (km2): 0.11 (i) 0.02 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.98

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine paired barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 44 Frontage accreting (%): 56 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Port Cardigan Springs 4.0 Neaps 1.4

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 186 Min (µm): 172 Max (µm): 199 N: 4

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.24 Min (%): 0.97 Max (%): 1.39 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing

Land Use: Conservation, Housing

Conservation Status: Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC, ESA, National Park

Ownership/Management: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 83b

SITE NAME: Teifi Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Towyn Warren

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SN 162493 SN 164485

Area (km2): 0.30 (i) 0.04 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.33

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 300

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine paired barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 100 Net status: Protected only

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Port Cardigan Springs 4.0 Neaps 1.4

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 210 Min (µm): 200 Max (µm): 224 N: 3

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.86 Min (%): 0.68 Max (%): 1.06 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday accommodation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 84

SITE NAME: Ynyslas

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SN 608896 SN 608946

Area (km2): 0.68 (i) 0.98 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 2.18

Minimum Width (m): 100

Maximum Width (m): 750

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 52 Frontage stable (%): 48 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Aberdovey Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.5

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 210 Min (µm): 193 Max (µm): 235 N: 7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.69 Min (%): 1.45 Max (%): 1.83 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Signposts, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Military (F)

Conservation Status: Biosphere Reserve, NNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA (adjacent), SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management: Countryside Council for Wales

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 85

SITE NAME: Aberdovey to Tywyn

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SN 580999 SN 614959

Area (km2): 1.11 (i) 0.81 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 3.50

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 250

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 64 Frontage accreting (%): 24 Frontage stable (%): 13 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Aberdovey Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.5

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 254 Min (µm): 227 Max (µm): 312 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.03 Min (%): 0.86 Max (%): 1.17 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Beach recharge Stabilisation: Fencing, Xmas trees Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Agricultural

Land Use: Holiday accommodation, Golf course

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), SAC, National Park

Ownership/Management: Snowdonia National Park Authority, Aberdovey Golf Club

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 86a

SITE NAME: Mawddach Estuary

SUB-SITE NAMES: Fairbourne Spit

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SH 613172 SH 611142

Area (km2): 0.155 (i) 0.05 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.90

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 75

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Barmouth Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 86b

SITE NAME: Mawddach Estuary

SUB-SITE NAMES: Barmouth

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SH 613172 SH 611142

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 2.6

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 89 Frontage protected (%): 11 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Barmouth Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 220 Min (µm): 205 Max (µm): 231 N: 4

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.91 Min (%): 0.51 Max (%): 1.33 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Natural

Land Use: Infrastructure

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 87a

SITE NAME: Morfa Dyffryn and Llandanwg

SUB-SITE NAME: Morfa Dyffryn

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SH 579212 SH 551261

Area (km2): 3.13 (i) 2.44 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 5.28

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 1000

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Parabolic

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 96 Frontage protected (%): 4 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Barmouth Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 238 Min (µm): 210 Max (µm): 283 N: 15

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.20 Min (%): 0.93 Max (%): 1.49 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Fencing, Boardwalk Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural, Military

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing, Military

Conservation Status: NNR, SSSI, SAC, GCR site, National Park

Ownership/Management: Snowdonia National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 87b

SITE NAME: Morfa Dyffryn and Llandanwg

SUB-SITE NAME: Llandanwg

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SH 566275 SH 568283

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km):

Minimum Width (m):

Maximum Width (m):

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology:

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): Frontage accreting (%): Frontage stable (%): Frontage protected (%): Net status:

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Barmouth Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): Min (µm): Max (µm): N:

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): Min (%): Max (%): N: CaO class:

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance:

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC, GCR site, National Park

Ownership/Management: Snowdonia National Park Authority, National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 88a

SITE NAME: Dwyryd-Glaslyn Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Morfa Harlech

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9a St. David’s Head to Afon Glaslyn

National Grid Reference: SH 572353 SH 574297

Area (km2): 3.41 (i) 4.23 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 7.50

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 1150

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 10 Frontage accreting (%): 66 Frontage stable (%): 24 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Criccieth Springs 4.6 Neaps 1.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 206 Min (µm): 172 Max (µm): 246 N: 17

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.34 Min (%): 1.11 Max (%): 1.70 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Fencing Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: NNR, SSSI, SAC, GCR site, National Park

Ownership/Management: Snowdonia National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 88b

SITE NAME: Dwyryd-Glaslyn Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Morfa Bychan

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9b Afon Glaslyn to Bardsey Sound

National Grid Reference: SH 524375 SH 554369

Area (km2): 1.69 (i) 0.52 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 3.25

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 475

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 23 Frontage accreting (%): 29 Frontage stable (%): 48 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Criccieth Springs 4.6 Neaps 1.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 175 Min (µm): 159 Max (µm): 196 N: 12

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.59 Min (%): 0.31 Max (%): 0.87 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Holiday accommodation, Golf course

Land Use: Conservation, Holiday accommodation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC, ESA, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: National Trust, North Wales Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 89

SITE NAME: Morfa Abererch

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9b Afon Glaslyn to Bardsey Sound

National Grid Reference: SH 399358 SH 432354

Area (km2): 0.45 (i) 0.17 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 5.20

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 31 Frontage accreting (%): 7 Frontage stable (%): 62 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Criccieth Springs 4.6 Neaps 1.6

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 373 Min (µm): 202 Max (µm): 476 N: 13

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.36 Min (%): 0.15 Max (%): 0.51 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC (adjacent), ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 90

SITE NAME: Pwllheli and Traeth Crugan

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9b Afon Glaslyn to Bardsey Sound

National Grid Reference: SH 342327 SH 386342

Area (km2): 0.22 (i) 0.17 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 4.45

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 75

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 19 Frontage accreting (%): 45 Frontage stable (%): 18 Frontage protected (%): 19 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Pwllheli Springs 4.5 Neaps 1.5

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 438 Min (µm): 387 Max (µm): 513 N: 12

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.44 Min (%): 0.32 Max (%): 0.55 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing, Signposts, Boardwalk Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Golf course, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: AONB (adjacent), SSSI, SAC, ESA

Ownership/Management: Pwllheli Golf Club

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 91a

SITE NAME: Abersoch

SUB-SITE NAME: The Warren

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9b Afon Glaslyn to Bardsey Sound

National Grid Reference: SH 329303 SH 314284

Area (km2): 0.05 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 2.25

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 125

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 36 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 16 Frontage protected (%): 49 Net status: Net marine erosion & protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): St Tudwal’s Road Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 261 Min (µm): 236 Max (µm): 302 N: 8

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.82 Min (%): 1.71 Max (%): 1.93 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Holiday accommodation

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI (adjacent), SAC (adjacent), ESA

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 91b

SITE NAME: Abersoch

SUB-SITE NAME: Morfa Gors

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9b Afon Glaslyn to Bardsey Sound

National Grid Reference: SH 313281 SH 318265

Area (km2): 0.04 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.75

Minimum Width (m): 15

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 54 Frontage protected (%): 46 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): St Tudwal’s Road Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 256 Min (µm): 240 Max (µm): 272 N: 6

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.38 Min (%): 1.63 Max (%): 3.33 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Holiday accommodation, Golf course

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI (adjacent), SAC (adjacent), ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 92

SITE NAME: Tai Morfa

CELL: 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

SUB-CELL: 9b Afon Glaslyn to Bardsey Sound

National Grid Reference: SH 281265 SH 291255

Area (km2): 0.20 (i) 0.25 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.40

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 350

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 39 Frontage accreting (%): 4 Frontage stable (%): 57 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Aberdaron Springs 4.1 Neaps 1.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 323 Min (µm): 274 Max (µm): 420 N: 8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 9 St. David’s Head to Bardsey Sound

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.85 Min (%): 0.16 Max (%): 1.24 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SPA, SAC, ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Cell 10

Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 93

SITE NAME: Morfa Dinlle

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10a Barsey Sound to Menai Strait

National Grid Reference: SH 432582 SH 440610

Area (km2): 0.67 (i) 0.90 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 3.05

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 700

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 44 Frontage stable (%): 56 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Fort Belan Springs 4.0 Neaps 1.7

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 225 Min (µm): 173 Max (µm): 311 N: 18

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.41 Min (%): 1.12 Max (%): 1.68 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Military (F)

Conservation Status: LNR (adjacent), SSSI, SAC, GCR site

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 94

SITE NAME: Newborough Warren

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 386655 SH 443613

Area (km2): 5.92 (12.57 inc. afforested dune) (i) 13.79 inc. afforested dune (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 9.65

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 3250

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Parabolic, Sand sheet Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 28 Frontage accreting (%): 39 Frontage stable (%): 32 Frontage protected (%): 1 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Llanddwyn Island Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.0

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 215 Min (µm): 175 Max (µm): 332 N: 58

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.85 Min (%): 1.24 Max (%): 3.09 N: 11 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Afforestation Access: Fencing Vegetation: Grazing, Scrub control

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Stock grazing, Afforestation

Conservation Status: NNR, AONB, SSSI, SAC, ESA, GCR site

Ownership/Management: Forest Enterprise

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 95

SITE NAME: Porth Twyn-mawr

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 365652 SH 370660

Area (km2): 0.25 (i) 0.16 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.75

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 450

Dune System Morphology: Embayment transgressive climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 100 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Stable only

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Llanddwyn Island Springs 4.2 Neaps 2.0

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 402 Min (µm): 183 Max (µm): 492 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.25 Min (%): 1.12 Max (%): 3.23 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining (F), Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, ESA,

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 96

SITE NAME: Tywyn Aberffraw

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 353675 SH 369699

Area (km2): 2.48 (i) 1.89 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.85

Minimum Width (m): 1750

Maximum Width (m): 2550

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes, Parabolic, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 50 Frontage stable (%): 50 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Porth Trecastell Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 191 Min (µm): 171 Max (µm): 229 N: 16

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.09 Min (%): 1.86 Max (%): 2.55 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing, Marram planting Access: Fencing Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: AONB, Heritage Coast, SSSI, SAC, ESA, GCR site

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 97a

SITE NAME: Tywyn Fferam and Tywyn Llyn

SUB-SITE NAME: Tywyn Fferam

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 327719 SH 329715

Area (km2): 0.15 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.13

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 350

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 13 Frontage accreting (%): 47 Frontage stable (%): 40 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Porth Trecastell Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 401 Min (µm): 257 Max (µm): 583 N: 6

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.98 Min (%): 1.58 Max (%): 2.68 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 97b

SITE NAME: Tywyn Fferam and Tywyn Llyn

SUB-SITE NAME: Tywyn Llyn

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 321725 SH 325721

Area (km2): 0.11 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.53

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 400

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 81 Frontage stable (%): 19 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Porth Trecastell Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 307 Min (µm): 245 Max (µm): 379 N: 8

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.04 Min (%): 1.33 Max (%): 2.48 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI (adjacent), ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 98

SITE NAME: Tywyn Trewan

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 301761 SH 320740

Area (km2): 1.92 (i) 0.56 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 2.73

Minimum Width (m): 75

Maximum Width (m): 575

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 8 Frontage accreting (%): 60 Frontage stable (%): 26 Frontage protected (%): 6 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Porth Trecastell Springs 4.3 Neaps 1.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 254 Min (µm): 167 Max (µm): 437 N: 14

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.95 Min (%): 1.38 Max (%): 2.31 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes Stabilisation: Fencing, Surface binding Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Infrastructure, Golf course, Military

Land Use: Stock grazing, Military, Housing

Conservation Status: AONB (adjacent), SSSI (adjacent), SPA (adjacent), ESA

Ownership/Management: Ministry of Defence

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 99

SITE NAME: Tywyn-gywyn

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 293818 SH 294811

Area (km2): 0.17 (i) 0.18 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.05

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 325

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 43 Frontage accreting (%): 57 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Holyhead Springs 4.9 Neaps 2.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 238 Min (µm): 186 Max (µm): 378 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.66 Min (%): 0.27 Max (%): 1.13 N: 4 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI, ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 100

SITE NAME: Tywyn-mawr

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 288839 SH 289836

Area (km2): 0.05 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.90

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 50 Frontage accreting (%): 50 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Valley

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 2180 RDP (Vector units): 1466 RDP/DP: 0.67 RDD (Degrees from north): 33

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 843

Mean Tidal Range (m): Holyhead Springs 4.9 Neaps 2.4

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 248 Min (µm): 220 Max (µm): 304 N: 7

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 4.30 Min (%): 2.71 Max (%): 6.25 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 101a

SITE NAME: Dulas Bay and Lligwy Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Dulas Bay

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 489887 SH 490885

Area (km2): 0.04 (i) 0.03 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.58

Minimum Width (m): 20

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 65 Frontage stable (%): 35 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Moelfre Springs 6.6 Neaps 3.3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 435 Min (µm): 322 Max (µm): 616 N: 5

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.88 Min (%): 0.58 Max (%): 2.59 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Stock grazing

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI, ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 101b

SITE NAME: Dulas Bay and Lligwy Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Lligwy Bay

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 493877 SH 499871

Area (km2): 0.03 (i) 0.14 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 0.70

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Embayment fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 18 Frontage stable (%): 82 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Moelfre Springs 6.6 Neaps 3.3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 324 Min (µm): 297 Max (µm): 379 N: 6

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.58 Min (%): 1.19 Max (%): 2.11 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI, ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 102

SITE NAME: Red Wharf Bay

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10b Isle of Anglesey

National Grid Reference: SH 561805 SH 573809

Area (km2): 0.063 (i) 0.045 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.93

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Embayment bay-head barrier

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 57 Frontage stable (%): 43 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Moelfre Springs 6.6 Neaps 3.3

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 247 Min (µm): 194 Max (µm): 356 N: 9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.49 Min (%): 2.75 Max (%): 3.90 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Housing, Agricultural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI (adjacent), SAC (adjacent), ESA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 103a

SITE NAME: Conwy Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Conwy Morfa

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10c Fort Belan to Great Orme

National Grid Reference: SH 753784 SH 774792

Area (km2): 0.75 (inc. Deganwy Dunes) (i) 0.14 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 2.43

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 32 Frontage accreting (%): 26 Frontage stable (%): 42 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Conwy Springs 6.8 Neaps 3.6

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 274 Min (µm): 257 Max (µm): 296 N: 8

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.65 Min (%): 0.57 Max (%): 0.71 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Groynes, Rock armour Stabilisation: Marram planting Access: Fencing, Signposts Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Golf course

Conservation Status: SAC (adjacent)

Ownership/Management: Aberconwy District Council

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 103b

SITE NAME: Conwy Bay

SUB-SITE NAME: Deganwy and Llandudno

CELL: 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

SUB-CELL: 10c Fort Belan to Great Orme

National Grid Reference: SH 770821 SH 776796

Area (km2): 0.75 (inc. Conwy Dunes) (i) 0.025 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.63

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 100

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine fringing climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 17 Frontage stable (%): 25 Frontage protected (%): 58 Net status: Net protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Llandudno Springs 7.0 Neaps 3.8

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 10 Bardsey Sound to Great Orme

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 256 Min (µm): 225 Max (µm): 334 N: 9

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.64 Min (%): 1.06 Max (%): 2.39 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Revetment, Breakwaters, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Golf course

Land Use: Golf course

Conservation Status: SAC (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Cell 11

Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 104a

SITE NAME: Abergele to Point of Ayr

SUB-SITE NAME: Kinmel Dunes

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11a Great Orme to River Mersey

National Grid Reference: SH 975801 SH 994810

Area (km2): 0.11 (i) 0.05 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 1.10

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 150

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 36 Frontage stable (%): 16 Frontage protected (%): 48 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Hilbre Island Springs 7.7 Neaps 4.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 287 Min (µm): 279 Max (µm): 305 N: 10

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.72 Min (%): 3.34 Max (%): 4.20 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes, Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use: Infrastructure, Housing

Conservation Status: LNR

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 104b

SITE NAME: Abergele to Point of Ayr

SUB-SITE NAME: Rhyl to Prestatyn

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11a Great Orme to River Mersey

National Grid Reference: SJ 025824 SJ 057836

Area (km2): 0.53 (i)

Frontage Length (km): 2.25

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 100 Net status: Protected only

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Hilbre Island Springs 7.7 Neaps 4.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 291 Min (µm): 278 Max (µm): 312 N: 7

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 2.52 Min (%): 2.32 Max (%): 2.71 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes, Breakwaters Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Infrastructure, Housing, Golf Course

Conservation Status: SSSI (adjacent)

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 104c

SITE NAME: Abergele to Point of Ayr

SUB-SITE NAME: Gronant Dunes and The Warren, Talacre

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11a Great Orme to River Mersey

National Grid Reference: SJ 065840 SJ 130851

Area (km2): 1.90 (i) 1.84 (ii)

Frontage Length (km): 6.50

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 400

Dune System Morphology: Open coast multiple barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 31 Frontage accreting (%): 18 Frontage stable (%): 33 Frontage protected (%): 18 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Hilbre Island Springs 7.7 Neaps 4.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 309 Min (µm): 248 Max (µm): 357 N: 21

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 3.08 Min (%): 2.64 Max (%): 3.94 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Breakwaters, Rubble, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Sand mining (F), Conservation, Walking/Cycling, Golf course

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management: RSPB

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 105

SITE NAME: Wirral Peninsula

SUB-SITE NAMES: 105a: West Kirby to Leasowe 105b: Leasowe to New Brighton

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11a Great Orme to River Mersey

National Grid Reference: SJ 209867 SJ 310943

Area (km2): 1.57

Frontage Length (km): 3.60

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 675

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 13 Frontage accreting (%): 23 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 64 Net status: Net protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Hilbre Island Springs 7.7 Neaps 4.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 224 Min (µm): 177 Max (µm): 279 N: 24

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.90 Min (%): 1.52 Max (%): 2.35 N: 7 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Rock armour Stabilisation: Fencing Access: Fencing, Signposts, Boardwalk Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Golf course

Land Use: Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, Royal Liverpool Golf Course, Leasowe Golf Links, Wallasey Golf Links

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 106a

SITE NAME: Sefton Coast

SUB-SITE NAME: Seaforth to Hightown

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11b River Mersey to Fleetwood

National Grid Reference: SJ 310982 SD 295032

Area (km2): 1.55

Frontage Length (km): 6.10

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 1750

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 9 Frontage accreting (%): 20 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 70 Net status: Net protected

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Formby Springs 8.0 Neaps 4.4

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 232 Min (µm): 213 Max (µm): 257 N: 10

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.36 Min (%): 1.25 Max (%): 1.45 N: 3 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Rubble Stabilisation: Contouring Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure

Land Use: Golf course, Housing

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Sefton Council, West Lancashire Golf Club, Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, private landowners

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 106b

SITE NAME: Sefton Coast

SUB-SITE NAME: Hightown to Marshside

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11b River Mersey to Fleetwood

National Grid Reference: SD 290029 SD 340198

Area (km2): 18.01

Frontage Length (km): 20.20

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 2050

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 26 Frontage accreting (%): 60 Frontage stable (%): 15 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Formby Springs 8.0 Neaps 4.4

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 254 Min (µm): 198 Max (µm): 352 N: 17

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.80 Min (%): 1.36 Max (%): 2.41 N: 6 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Beach reprofiling Stabilisation: Fencing, Xmas trees, Afforestation Access: Beach parking Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Golf course, Cultivation, Afforestation, Military, Infrastructure, Housing

Conservation Status: NNR, LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site, Wildlife Trust Reserve, RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management: Sefton Council, Ministry of Defence, English Nature, National Trust, Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, RSPB, Formby Golf Course, Formby Ladies Golf Course, Southport and Ainsdale Golf Course, Hillside Golf Course, Royal Birkdale Golf Course, private landowners

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 107a

SITE NAME: Fylde Coast

SUB-SITE NAME: Lytham to Blackpool

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11b River Mersey to Fleetwood

National Grid Reference: SD 306360 SD 380274

Area (km2): 0.57 (inc. Fleetwood)

Frontage Length (km): 4.93

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 825

Dune System Morphology: Open coast transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 82 Frontage stable (%): 18 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Blackpool Springs 7.9 Neaps 4.2

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 245 Min (µm): 215 Max (µm): 276 N: 12

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.53 Min (%): 1.07 Max (%): 1.94 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation, Golf course

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 107b

SITE NAME: Fylde Coast

SUB-SITE NAME: Fleetwood to Pilling

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11b River Mersey to Fleetwood

National Grid Reference: SD 311471 SD 314479

Area (km2): 0.57 (inc. Lytham to Blackpool South)

Frontage Length (km): 3.63

Minimum Width (m): 5

Maximum Width (m): 525

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 0 Frontage accreting (%): 52 Frontage stable (%): 0 Frontage protected (%): 48 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: Squires Gate

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1085 RDP (Vector units): 688 RDP/DP: 0.63 RDD (Degrees from north): 70

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 853

Mean Tidal Range (m): Fleetwood Springs 8.0 Neaps 4.3

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 340 Min (µm): 322 Max (µm): 363 N: 4

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.66 Min (%): 0.17 Max (%): 2.23 N: 4 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Sea wall, Groynes Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Golf course

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 108

SITE NAME: Walney Island

SUB-SITE NAMES: 108a: South End Haws 108b: North End Haws

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11d Walney Island to St. Bees Head

National Grid Reference: SD 233619 SD 181737

Area (km2): 2.23

Frontage Length (km): 7.15

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 575

Dune System Morphology: Open coast single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 53 Frontage accreting (%): 14 Frontage stable (%): 33 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Haws Point Springs 8.3 Neaps 4.1

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 241 Min (µm): 207 Max (µm): 282 N: 14

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.80 Min (%): 0.19 Max (%): 1.89 N: 6 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Natural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing, Golf Course

Conservation Status: NNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, GCR site, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Countryside Council for Wales

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 109a

SITE NAME: Duddon Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Sandscale Haws

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11d Walney Island to St. Bees Head

National Grid Reference: SD 185739 SD 190758

Area (km2): 1.99

Frontage Length (km): 3.40

Minimum Width (m): 100

Maximum Width (m): 1300

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine single barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes, Parabolic, Elongate parabolic, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 43 Frontage accreting (%): 42 Frontage stable (%): 15 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Duddon Bay Springs 7.6 Neaps 4.0

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 228 Min (µm): 196 Max (µm): 274 N: 15 Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.65 Min (%): 0.37 Max (%): 1.05 N: 5 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Fencing, Signposts, Boardwalk Vegetation: Grazing

Flood Defence Significance: None

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Stock grazing

Conservation Status: NNR, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC

Ownership/Management: National Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 109b

SITE NAME: Duddon Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Askam in Furness to Dunnerholme

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11d Walney Island to St. Bees Head

National Grid Reference: SD 206775 SD 211797

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 2.20

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 250

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 7 Frontage accreting (%): 86 Frontage stable (%): 7 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net accretion

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Duddon Bay Springs 7.6 Neaps 4.0

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 230 Min (µm): 204 Max (µm): 263 N: 7

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.61 Min (%): 0.34 Max (%): 1.08 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Golf course, Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 109c

SITE NAME: Duddon Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Hodbarrow

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11d Walney Island to St. Bees Head

National Grid Reference: SD 193793 SD 181781

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 1.50

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 8 Frontage accreting (%): 7 Frontage stable (%): 85 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Duddon Bay Springs 7.6 Neaps 4.0

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 257 Min (µm): 241 Max (µm): 275 N: 4

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.65 Min (%): 0.48 Max (%): 0.75 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Agricultural

Land Use:

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC, RSPB Reserve

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 109d

SITE NAME: Duddon Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Haverigg Haws and Kirksanton Haws

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11d Walney Island to St. Bees Head

National Grid Reference: SD 131792 SD 161782

Area (km2): 1.30

Frontage Length (km): 3.63

Minimum Width (m): 50

Maximum Width (m): 425

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine transgressive non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Embryo dunes, Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 23 Frontage accreting (%): 23 Frontage stable (%): 54 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Duddon Bay Springs 7.6 Neaps 4.0

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 239 Min (µm): 219 Max (µm): 284 N: 9

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.65 Min (%): 0.51 Max (%): 0.75 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Rock armour Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Industrial, Housing, Holiday accommodation, Agricultural, Golf Course

Land Use: Conservation

Conservation Status: SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 110a

SITE NAME: Esk Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Eskmeals Dunes

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11d Walney Island to St. Bees Head

National Grid Reference: SD 081912 SD 084959

Area (km2): 2.27

Frontage Length (km): 1.70

Minimum Width (m): 150

Maximum Width (m): 725

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine paired barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal dunes, Parabolic

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 35 Frontage accreting (%): 0 Frontage stable (%): 65 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net stable

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Tarn Point Springs 7.4 Neaps 3.9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 255 Min (µm): 214 Max (µm): 291 N: 7

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.74 Min (%): 0.33 Max (%): 1.20 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Afforestation Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Medium

Hinterland Use: Infrastructure, Military

Land Use: Conservation, Afforestation

Conservation Status: SSSI, SAC, National Park, Wildlife Trust Reserve

Ownership/Management: Lake District National Park Authority, Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 110b

SITE NAME: Esk Estuary

SUB-SITE NAME: Drigg Dunes

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11d Walney Island to St. Bees Head

National Grid Reference: SD 071953 NY 038009

Area (km2): 3.45

Frontage Length (km): 6.48

Minimum Width (m): 25

Maximum Width (m): 1325

Dune System Morphology: Estuarine paired barrier spit

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Hummocky, Blowout in frontal & hind dunes

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 67 Frontage accreting (%): 3 Frontage stable (%): 29 Frontage protected (%): 0 Net status: Net marine erosion

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Tarn Point Springs 7.4 Neaps 3.9

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 296 Min (µm): 253 Max (µm): 337 N: 12

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.48 Min (%): 0.22 Max (%): 0.74 N: 5 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: No management Sea Defences: Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Agricultural

Land Use: Conservation, Industrial

Conservation Status: LNR, SSSI, SAC, National Park

Ownership/Management: Lake District National Park Authority

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 111

SITE NAME: Seascale to Braystones

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11d Walney Island to St. Bees Head

National Grid Reference: NY 036013 NY 003056

Area (km2):

Frontage Length (km): 3.10

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 50

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 48 Frontage accreting (%): 25 Frontage stable (%): 10 Frontage protected (%): 16 Net status: Net marine erosion & protected

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Tarn Point Springs 7.4 Neaps 3.9

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 399 Min (µm): 263 Max (µm): 485 N: 5

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 0.48 Min (%): 0.14 Max (%): 0.72 N: 3 CaO class: Very low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions Stabilisation: Access: Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: Low

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Industrial, Golf course

Land Use:

Conservation Status: None

Ownership/Management:

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Coastal Sand Dune Database – Information Summary Site No. 112

SITE NAME: Maryport to Grune Point

CELL: 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

SUB-CELL: 11e St Bees Head to River Eden

National Grid Reference: NY 052386 NY 123560

Area (km2): 3.77

Frontage Length (km): 14.43

Minimum Width (m): 10

Maximum Width (m): 650

Dune System Morphology: Open coast fringing non-climbing

Dune Morphology: Foredune, Multiple shore-parallel ridges, Sand sheet

Frontal Dune Erosion/Accretion Status: Frontage eroding (%): 35 Frontage accreting (%): 18 Frontage stable (%): 43 Frontage protected (%): 4 Net status: Variable status

Reference Meteorological Station: St Bees Head; Dumfries

Wind Regime: DP (Vector units): 1891 RDP (Vector units): 829 RDP/DP: 0.44 RDD (Degrees from north): 45

Mean Annual Rainfall (mm): 1047

Mean Tidal Range (m): Silloth Springs 8.4 Neaps 4.8

Mean Grain Size Characteristics: Average (µm): 412 Min (µm): 243 Max (µm): 800 N: 16

Coastal Sand Dunes in England and Wales: Database – Cell 11 Great Orme to Solway Firth

Calcium Oxide: Average (%): 1.47 Min (%): 0.44 Max (%): 4.07 N: 5 CaO class: Low

Management Status: Sea Defences: Gabions, Fencing Stabilisation: Access: Fencing Vegetation:

Flood Defence Significance: High

Hinterland Use: Housing, Infrastructure, Holiday accommodation, Golf course, Agricultural

Land Use: Sand mining, Conservation

Conservation Status: AONB, SSSI, Ramsar site, SPA, SAC

Ownership/Management:

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