Monday 11 July 2011

Island of Barrow and Furness Walking Festival - walks this week

Friday 15 July - Biggar Village Walk
Meet: Thorney Nook car park, Walney Island 5.30pm.
John Murphy will lead a walk along the shingle-beach on the west side of the island. Be prepared to get your feet a bit wet as we go out to look at the remains of the submerged forest. On our return we will be investigating the salt mining industry and exploring Biggar Village. Circular Walk, approx 4 miles.

Saturday 16 July - North Walney Nature Reserve Guided Walk
Meet: Earnse Bay car park, Walney Island 1pm (til 4pm)
Join in a guided walk around one of the best coastal nature reserves in Cumbria. Four mile walk will take in beach, ponds, sand dunes and hay meadows with plenty of opportunities for spotting wildlife. Dogs welcome but must be kep on a lead at alltimes.

Saturday 16 July -Ormsgill Quarry and How Tun Woods Wildlife Walk
Meet: St Francis Church, Schneider Rd. 2pm (til 4pm)
Part of Barrow's Wildlside Project. A chance to find out what fantastic wildlife is present virtually in the town centre. The quarry is suitable for wheelchairs but How Tun Woods is not suitable for wheelchairs. Parking available at Tally Ho car park, Schneider Rd roundabout.

Sunday 17 July - South Walney Nature Reserve Wildlife Walk
Meet: Nature Reserve car park 10.30am (til 12.30pm)
Part of Barrow's Wildlside Project.  A guided walk around the reserve looking at the bird life and other interesting wildlife. No dogs allowed.

Sunday 17 July - The Fringe of Morecambe Bay
Meet: The Tarn, Leece village 1pm
Join John Murphy for an amble down to the delightfully named hamlet of Peasholme. We will be exploring the northern fringes of Morecambe Bay and returning through ancient woodland and footpaths (4 mile circular).

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