About
Half Moon Bay, also known as Heysham Sands, is a sandy, dog-friendly beach with grass-covered dunes and low cliffs. At low tide, you have a great expanse of flat sand and some rock pools.
At low tide, you can also visit the remains of the cargo frigate Vanadis, which ran aground on the sandbank in 1903, was pounded by the raging sea, and was damaged by gale-force winds.
The small town of Heysham backs the beach, and to the south, a harbour serves passenger ferries to Douglas (Isle of Man) and Belfast (Northern Ireland).
Dog Access and Rules
Half Moon Bay, also known as Heysham Sands, welcomes dogs year-round with no restrictions.
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Access and Facilities
Beach facilities include parking, a dog-friendly cafe, a grass area, and easy access to Heysham’s facilities.
