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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 

The sixth walk is 10km and starts from half-moon bay, where we finished the previous walk. The views across the bay are great and we now have the Heysham Power Station behind us. Something that has been in the views for quite a few walks. 

We soon arrive at the ruins of St Patricks chapel, plenty of history here and then the slightly newer church of St Peters.

As we walk through the village, we can pay a quick visit to the heritage centre From here we walk along the promenade round to Morecambe and then onto Hest Bank. 

We will catch the bus back to the car. St Peters chapel – was consecrated in 967 CE but the oldest parts 0f the chirch date back to 8th century. There is evidence that an earlier, wooden church stod nearer the sea. A major reconstruction probably took place in the mid 10-century. 

Visitor centre - is in what was originally a long house, it is an unusual example of surviving 17th century village architecture. 

Midland Hotel. - was built in 1933 by the London, Midland and Scottish railway. Was built to replace two other railway hotels. Built in the art deco style, is grade 2        

 

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:

W3W///humidity.stickler.brother. Cafe and toilets. Ringo No. 4976 £2.20 for 24hrs.