Piel Island: Walk Across the Sands
Schedule
Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Snab Point | Barrow-in-furness, EN
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Join us for a magical walk to Piel Island led by expert local Guides John Irving and John Murphy.Enjoy crossing the Sands at low tide from Walney Island to Piel Island with time to explore the rich heritage, including Piel Castle, and nature on offer on the island. It promises to be a memorable day out for everybody.
As well as exploring the site, you may wish to take refreshments in The Ship Inn before being guided back across the sands.
The whole event will last around 3.5/4 hours depending on the pace of the participants and weather.
After payment to the Guides, all proceeds will go to the charity, Morecambe Bay Partnership. Money raised will help fund vital projects supporting nature, heritage and our communities.
Your ticket and your support is helping:
NATURE which is under great threat
COMMUNITIES facing poverty & inequality
YOUNG PEOPLE to improve skills & life chances
ACCESS FOR ALL to the Bay’s coast and countryside
This event is suitable for children ages 6+. THE WALK IS BEING LED BY AN EXPERT GUIDE . UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD PARTICIPANTS ATTEMPT TO WALK ACROSS TO PIEL ISLAND UNACCOMPANIED
PLEASE NOTE no dogs please. This is to offer maximum protection to the birds and wildlife of Walney and Piel Island and the surrounding sands.
For further information about the walk please read the information pack:
https://www.morecambebay.org.uk/downloads/Piel-Island-Walk_Event-Information-Pack_Saturday-25-July-2026.pdf
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Where is it happening?
Snab Point, Barrow in Furness, Barrow-in-furness, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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