Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit
A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve.
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"one of the very best sites in the whole island to experience and enjoy Manx nature at its very best"
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A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve.
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