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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 

For this 15th walk which will be around 10km we will walk around the shore of North Walney.

Looking out to see at the windmills and further up the north coastline to Black Coombe and as we come round the end the hills into Cumbria and up the Duddon estuary 

The north Walney nature reserve is a SSSI and significant for natterjack toads and winter wading birds. A walk with lovely views to be done on a nice day. 

Slag heaps where the waste product from the barrow haematite steel company. Was a major iron and steel producer between 1859 and 1963. At the turn of the 20th century operated the largest steel mill in the world. 

Jubilee bridge – completed in 1908 and links Walney to Barrow over the Walney channel. 

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:

cap park towards the bottom of the lane towards the sea or along the road