Ainsdale Sandhills Nature Reserve

• Conservation strategies implemented in Ainsdale Dunes:

  • Ainsdale Sandhills Nature Reserve
  • Sites of special scientific interest
  • Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership
• Conservation strategies implemented in Ainsdale Dunes:


  • Ainsdale Sandhills Nature Reserve
  • Sites of special scientific interest
  • Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership
• When was Ainsdale Sandhills Nature reserve established?

  1980
• How much land does Ainsdale Sandhills Nature reserve cover?

  988 hectares
• How much species does Ainsdale Sandhills Nature reserve cover?

  450 plant species
• How many rare plants does the Ainsdale Sandhills Nature Reserve cover?

  33 rare plant species
• How are sensitive habitats protected in Ainsdale Sandhills Nature reserve?

  access is restricted to footpaths
• Why was Ainsdale Sandhills Nature reserve established?


  • Protect important habitats, species and geology
  • Allows the public to experience wildlife
  • Allows the public to learn about nature conservation
• Why was Ainsdale Sandhills Nature reserve established?

  • Protect important habitats, species and geology
  • Allows the public to experience wildlife
  • Allows the public to learn about nature conservation