Visit Walney

20/08/2024

https://naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/20/thriving-together-nature-and-community/

Image: Natural England At the edge of Barrow-in-Furness, on the north-west coast of England, lies the island of Walney. A wild and windy landscape, it features some nationally rare and important habitats. It is linked to the much larger Morecambe …

13/08/2024

11/08/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4yAQ0ffKF8

Discover why Walneyites love their little known island in the far south west of Cumbria. From the unspoilt nature reserves that book-end the island to the di...

11/08/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl6uaZNJsxo

I visited a place off the Irish Sea, I went to see the seals on the beach, and a walk through a nature reserve, not my normal day out.. Watching seals baskin...

09/08/2024

Did you know that we’re part of The Earnse Project? 🌊 The project is a partnership between Natural England, Westmorland and Furness Council, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and Art Gene.

The project, which will be delivered from Earnse Bay on Walney Island, will help everyone explore the wonders of nature on their doorstep and build bonds between people and the natural heritage at Earnse Bay 💚🤝 Find out more about the project here: https://tinyurl.com/27we2tjx.

The Earnse Project is currently in a one-year development phase, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with taster activities happening & plans to build a community space due to open in 2026.

Do you live on Walney Island or in Barrow? Have your say on how the project develops here 👇
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01/08/2024

30/07/2024

THIS WEDNESDAY 31st July. Seaside fun for all the family!
Join Yolanda and the Cumbria Wildlife Trust team for a FREE eggcase hunt 😊
Drop into the cafe from 1pm - 3pm to learn about shark and skate eggcases before searching for them on the beach, then swap your eggcases for chocolate eggs 😋
Data collected on eggcases will be sent to the Shark Trust to help them monitor shark numbers 🦈

29/07/2024

22/07/2024

20/07/2024

https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/43062/27-haverigg-gardens

06/07/2024

Women's Walney Wander
Saturday 13th July 10am

Join artist Sarah Hardacre for a journey for women through the life and landscape of Peggy Braithwaite, Britain’s only female Principal Lighthouse Keeper.

Peggy worked and lived at the South Walney Lighthouse and you're very welcome to join this gentle social walk around this unique and special local place in Barrow.

This walk is building on the success of the first walk on 15th June 2024, as we'd love for more women to be able to experience it. This is an inclusive event and we welcome all women.

📸Image Credit Cumbria Archives

This event is free but booking is essential: https://tinyurl.com/2hypf4ef

24/04/2024

https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2024-05-14-birds-bay

Learn how to recognise common coastal birds found across Morecambe Bay!

02/11/2023

13/10/2023

13/10/2023

Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path 🌊

The King Charles III England Coast Path runs along the English coast - and we've got a beautiful section of this long distance trail right here in Barrow! Head to Walney Island, where you'll find a 16 mile section of the path. It takes in some stunning landscapes, with views towards Black Combe and the Coniston Fells; across the Irish Sea; and over to Piel Island.

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Have you walked along this section of the path? Get inspired for walking routes in Barrow here 👉 visitbarrow.org.uk/walking/