Hesketh Golf Links is a 14.6-hectare (36-acre) Site of special scientific interest situated 2km north-east of Southport town centre in Merseyside. 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).

Hesketh Golf Links
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Hesketh Golf Links is located in Merseyside
Hesketh Golf Links
Location within Merseyside
LocationMerseyside
Grid referenceSJ352190
Coordinates53°40′55″N 2°58′08″W / 53.682°N 2.969°W / 53.682; -2.969
InterestBiological
Area14.6 hectares, 36.1 acres (146,000 m2)
Notification1989
Natural England website

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