The dunes form an important habitat for wildlife and plants, and also claim fame to the second highest sand dune in Europe, locally known as the ‘big dipper’. Some of the filming of Lawrence of Arabia took place on the dunes.
Dunes play a vital role in supporting diverse flora and fauna, and are famous for their height, often referred to as the 'Big Dipper',  and were used as a location for filming of Lawrence of Arabia.