Walking

Wherever you base yourselves around the bay, there are opportunities to venture into the great outdoors. Explore the landscape and discover the countryside, canals, coast and towns.

Wherever you base yourselves around the bay, there are opportunities to venture into the great outdoors. Explore the landscape and discover the countryside, canals, coast and towns.

Both the Lancashire and Cumbria Coastal Ways pass through the Bay linking up existing footpaths and rights of way, some of which are not well marked, but this will change when they become part of the England Coast Path. You will be rewarded by the ever-changing magnificent views to the sea and to the land.

For the ultimate thrill why not join a Cross Bay walk led by the King’s Guide to Morecambe Bay. This is a 6 to 8 mile walk and will be a once in a lifetime experience. Monies raised from these walks go to charities. But a note of caution – walking across the bay should never be attempted independently as the tides and quick sands can be treacherous!

If you want to explore one of the bay towns such as Barrow, Ulverston, Grange, Lancaster and Morecambe this is best done on foot and there are lots of downloadable routes online.

The two National Landscapes of the Forest of Bowland and Arnside and Silverdale are linked by the Carnforth canal walks. 4 easy walks of between 4.5 and 6 miles allow ample time and opportunity to explore the countryside.

An interesting link between city and countryside is the River Lune Millennium Park which stretches some 15km along the banks of the river Lune from Bull Beck near Caton to Salt Ayre in Lancaster.

It has linked footpaths and cycle ways, and the route is decorated with unusual and thought provoking artworks and information points. The Millennium Bridge is for cyclists and pedestrians and the pathway between Lancaster and Caton is a good way to see some interesting features on and around the river.

The River Lune is noted for its salmon with September and October being the best times to see them. Over 13,000 salmon and sea trout are now recorded annually in the Lune. This footpath is also accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

For ideas, tips and inspiration for walking, cycling and accessible routes, a new journey planner website is available –
visit www.waysaroundthebay.org.uk

ACCESSIBLE TRAILS

Discover the wide range of accessible trails around Morecambe Bay and where you can hire a Tramper, mobility scooter or powered wheelchair for free. With hire points located all around Morecambe Bay, there is somewhere new
waiting to be discovered today. For more information see the Morecambe Bay Partnership website:
www.waysaroundthebay.org.uk/plan-your-route/scenic

For accessible holidays in Lancashire and Cumbria see:

www.visitlancashire.com/things-to-do/accessible-days-out

www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/accessible-for-all

                   GUIDED WALKS

Guided walks are a great way to explore the Morecambe Bay area and to learn more about its culture, history and heritage. Discover historic Lancaster with award-winning Blue Badge guide Gregory Wright of Lancaster Walks Talks and Tours or go back in time with costumed guide Tom Hudson for a Georgian and Regency themed walk. New for 2025: Lancaster City Museums Story Tours, city-wide guided walks with expert tour guides. Over in Morecambe, historian and tour guide Peter Wade is celebrating his 30th year leading tours of the district and is once again showcasing Morecambe’s seaside heritage and the area’s hidden gems. Fancy a walk across Morecambe Bay’s magnificent sands? Then join Michael Wilson, the King’s Guide to the Kent Estuary for the world famous Morecambe Bay Walks. One for the bucket list! Then head inland to the beautiful Lune Valley to discover Kirkby Lonsdale’s rich cultural history with a Guided Vault Walk. Further south, Wyre Council organises a full programme of guided walks for the whole year. Some are flat routes and are accessible for trampers and wheelchair users. For more details see our events calendar

. https://www.baytourism.co.uk/events

SOME USEFUL WEBSITES SOME OF WHICH HAVE WALKING INFORMATION WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM:

• www.lancasterandmorecambebay.com
• www.catonvillage.org.uk/walking
• www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk/discover/things-to-see-do/walks
• www.grangeoversandstowncouncil.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling.html
• www.guideoversands.co.uk
• www.chooseulverston.co.uk/category/walks
• www.barrowbc.gov.uk/visitors/walking-leaflets