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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 

Join us for 2025 exploring the coast of the magnificent Morecambe Bay in 15 walks throughout the year.

 Until 250 years ago Morecambe Bay wasn't mentioned on the maps, instead being referred to as Lancaster or Leven sands. 2nd largest bay in the Uk, largest continous area of intertidal mud and sandflaps in the uk. Spring tidal range of 9m. Special protection area from Rossal point to past Barrow 

 

This third walk is 10.3 km After a short journey on the bus to Cockerham, we walk through fields until we arrive at Cockerham marshes.

A lovely quiet but impressive area. Lots of seabirds especially when the tide is in. We can sit and have lunch here. 

From here we will walk along the coast past many caravan parks making use pf the wonderful area. Old farmhouses the ruins of Cockersands Abbey, Plover Scar Lighthouse and into Glasson Dock. 

 Chance for a cuppa and ice cream here before last bit along the track bed of the Glasson Dock to Lancaster railway back into Conder Green. 

The Glasson/Lancaster railway was built in 1883 to connect the dock to the rest of the network at Lancaster. Glasson Dock was opened in 1787 as part of the port of Lancaster, was moving 10,000 tonnes a day to Isle of Man amongst other places. The railway was low lying and prone to flooding, the dock slowly declined, and the good services stopped in 1964. The Glasson branch was opened in 1826 as a route to the sea. 

Plover Scar Lighthouse built in 1847 also known as the Abbey Lighthouse is still active and recently was renovated after a vessel navigating into the docks ran into it. 

Chapter House is the remains of the 13th century Cockerham Abbey. The Abbey is a ruined 12th century Premonstratensian monastery, overlooking the estuary of the river lune. The abbey was founded in 1180 as a simple hermitage but was raised 10 years later to status of a fully-fledged Abbey in 1190 AD. Lighthouse keepers house - was originally integrated into the high lighthouse called Cockersands lighthouse which was next to the Abbey. By the 1950’s both lighthouses where automated so this was dismantled but the house remains.   

Car Parking - £1 ringo App No. 24901. Catch the bus to Cockerham, to start the walk. Toilets available here and then Glasson Dock on the way back.       

 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

 

It is advisable to wear a bum bag with a water bottle or hydration pack. Do bring a high energy snack to have on the hoof or as soon as we finish. Wear comfortable clothing that suitable for the weather. Do wear sturdy grippy shoes.

We respect people`s busy agendas and do like to start promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your class and be ready to start on time.

 

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

 

Location Notes:

Please park in the car park behind (north of) the Green Finch Cafe. As you approach on the A588 go over the canal and the River Conder and turn left into Corrick's Lane just in front of ‘The Stork Inn’, continue to the end to the carpark.. £1 ringo App No. 24901 Toilets available