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Where once you could stroll on sheep-cropped turf, now you need to scramble along a rocky foreshore. A coastal walk needs more careful planning as high tides sweep right up to the cliffs and the Kent channel reaches the Silverdale shore. On a receding tide it is great fun, especially for children who love to scramble on the rough limestone. Take special care, however, as wet or green seaweed-covered limestone is very slippery.

Be aware that the tide advances very rapidly – you don’t want to be trapped in a secluded cove! Take care not to wander onto the sands of the estuary as the channels can hide quicksands; these can occur close to the shoreline as well as further out. Along the bay there are warning notices which point out the dangers. A leaflet, Morecambe Bay Advice, is available locally and its advice should be heeded. Tide tables are readily available from local shops, and it is essential to know the times of tides. There is also a 24-hour telephone number 0151 931 3341 for information about tides run by the Coastguard service.