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.
Both the Lancashire and Cumbria Coastal Ways skirt around
Morecambe Bay linking up existing footpaths and rights of
way which will become part of The King Charles III England
Coast Path. When completed this will be the longest managed
coastal walking route in the world. 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 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 quicksands 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 isdecorated 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 :
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. Returning for 2026 are the 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
SOME USEFUL WEBSITES SOME OF WHICH HAVE WALKING INFORMATION WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM:
