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