Hesketh Golf Links

Hesketh Golf Links
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location within Merseyside
Area of Search Merseyside
Grid reference SJ352190
Coordinates 53°40′55″N 2°58′08″W / 53.682°N 2.969°W / 53.682; -2.969Coordinates: 53°40′55″N 2°58′08″W / 53.682°N 2.969°W / 53.682; -2.969
Interest Biological
Area 14.6 hectares, 36.1 acres (146,000 m2)
Notification 1989
Natural England website

Hesketh Golf Links is a 14.6 hectare Site of special scientific interest situated 2km north-east of Southport town centre. The site was notified in 1989 due to its biological features, in particular focusing on the presence of the nationally rare Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis).

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