Drigg Beach Walk
This circular walk explores the coastal sand dunes around the village of Drigg in Cumbria.
You can start the walk from Drigg train station and follow the Cumbria Coastal Way to the beach.
Drigg Beach is a quiet and unspoiled stretch of coastline offering a peaceful walk with views of the Irish Sea and the distant fells of the Lake District. Paths then lead through dunes and coastal grassland onto the expansive sandy beach.
The beach itself is backed by an extensive dune system, part of the Drigg Dunes and Eskmeals Nature Reserve. These dunes support a range of coastal flora, including marram grass, sea holly, and rare dune flowers that bloom in summer. The reserve is also home to a variety of birdlife, with oystercatchers, curlews, and ringed plovers often seen foraging along the shore. In winter, waders and wildfowl arrive in greater numbers, taking advantage of the rich feeding grounds of the estuary.
Walking south, the beach eventually meets the estuary of the River Esk, where the changing tides create shifting sandbanks and salt marshes. The estuary is a great place to spot herons, egrets, and even otters if lucky. The vast openness of the shoreline, combined with the dramatic backdrop of the Lake District mountains, makes for a scenic and atmospheric walk, particularly at sunset when the light reflects off the wet sand and shallow tidal pools.
Drigg Beach Ordnance Survey Map 
- view and print off detailed OS map
Drigg Beach Open Street Map 
- view and print off detailed map
Drigg Beach OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Drigg Beach Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The walk can be extended by heading towards the nearby Ravenglass estuary, where remnants of Roman history, including the well-preserved Bath House of Ravenglass Roman Fort, can be explored. Alternatively, a circular route can be made by returning through the dune paths, which offer shelter and a different perspective on the coastal landscape. The area remains relatively quiet, making it an ideal destination for those looking to experience the wilder side of the Cumbrian coast.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Drigg Station and the Victoria Inn. The station building has been converted to a craft shop, but the station is still in operation.
Drigg beach Drigg beach - never crowded. Taken on a beautiful but breezy May morning
Drigg Beach and Black Comb. A dog enjoys a run along the expansive beach.
Near Drigg