We asked our readers to share their favorite beauty spots in and around Lancashire as lockdown eases across the country.
It is hoped that by June 21, all measures will will lifted across England - as long as the data allows.
The Department of health and social care says: "people should be sensible – if you do leave home, you should stay local in the village, town, or part of the city where you live - unless there is a justifiable reason not to do so."
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. The Stone Ogre
The stone Ogre on Cleveleys beach is part of the story of the Sea Swallow and Mythic Coastline. Photo: Philip Platt
1. Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale beach is located between Southport and Formby. It is recognised as one of the best beaches in the UK for extreme kite activities, and is a Blue Flag award winner. Photo: Gary Rogers
2. Formby Beach
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods. The high dunes afford excellent views across the Irish Sea and on clear days after rain, even the mountains of Cumbria can be seen. Photo: Gavin Wray
3. Knott End-on-Sea
The small village of Knott End is across the estuary of the River Wyre, opposite Fleetwood. It’s on the southern side of Morecambe Bay – but still in the administrative borough of Wyre. Photo: elodenz
4. Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve
The Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve includes the stunning Ainsdale Hills, Birkdale Hills, Frontals, Sands Lake, Velvet Trail and Birkdale Beach and is home to rare dunes, beach and woodland habitats. Photo: Mike Pennington
5. Cleveleys Beach
Mary’s Shell on Cleveleys beach is a piece of public art. Find it on the sands near the seafront cafe, opposite Jubilee Gardens. Photo: Philip Platt
6. St Annes Beach
At St Annes seafront and beach there are miles of open public land to explore. It’s an enormous natural beach. Walk the beautifully tended promenade gardens and enjoy traditional seaside attractions with fun for all the family. Photo: Rept0n1x at Wikimedia Commons