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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 

Join us for the penultimate walk  exploring this wonderful bay. 7 miles  

Catch the bus from Barrow to Rampside where we will start from, before walking past Foulney Island onto Roa Island, then back down the causeway along the cycle path which was the old railway line into Barrow. Lovely views as we pass.

 From the end of the cycle way which takes us round Salthouse Pool will pass through Barrow to have a look at the Victorian Park,  A short walk from the train station at the start to catch the bus. 

Roa Island – until 1847 Roa island was a true island being accessible by boat or foot across the sands at low tide. A london banker bought the island in1840 a built a causeway to the island where steamers sailed to Fleetwood.

 Foulney island – low lying grass and shingle. Connected to the mainland via a shingle and rock causeway which was built in Victorian times as a tidal protection measure. Is a bird sanctuary 

Piel Island – location of Piel castle built by the monks of Furness Abbey in the fourteenth century. 

Barrow park – designed by Thomas Mawson in 1908, we have already seen some of his designs. Laid out over 2 decades and is now designated a grade 2 listed 

Rampside Hall – grade 1, most noted for its 12 chimneys, which have been given the nickname of the 12 apostles. 

Rampside Leading light – 66ft tall, navigation beacon, built in 1875, only surviving one out of 13 that was built during the late 19th century to aid vessels into the towns port. Grade 2 building.             

  

 

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:

Will catch the train from Preston to Barrow