These are 9 of the best and cleanest beaches just an hour or less away from Wigan by car
With summer on the way, a trip to the beach is a must and there are plenty of fine ones to choose from in the area.
In fact they’re so good, beaches at Blackpool, Morecambe, Fleetwood and Cleveleys have all been honoured in this year’s Seaside Awards, organised by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
More details on Blackpool here
More details on Morecambe here
More details on Fleetwood and Cleveleys here
So fish out your bucket and spade, blow up your dinghy and dust off the sun cream!
Here are nine of the best beaches to visit for a sunny day out ...
1. Blackpool
Sea, sand, donkey rides, piers - what's not to like about Blackpool Beach? One of the most popular in the country for families Photo: jpi
2. Southport
The golden sands of Southport Beach are part of the 22-mile Sefton coastline leading from the Mersey into the Ribble Estuary Photo: jpi
3. Morecambe
Morecambe’s two bathing beaches have been recognised as some of the best in the country Photo: jpi
4. Fleetwood
Marine and Ferry beaches in Fleetwood have emerged as big winners in this year’s Seaside Awards Photo: jpi