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Glistening channels of Morecambe Bay

The walks are short, mostly between three and eight miles. Although they may occupy only an afternoon or short day, they can be easily linked into longer walks, and all the routes here are of sufficient length to feel that you have accomplished something. The walks are packed with interest and inevitably take longer than their length implies. The network of paths enables walks to be shortened or lengthened at will.

Times are based on a moderate pace without taking into account any major halts. Fast walkers could easily link two walks in a day. Remember that a fast walker sees little apart from the path at his or her feet, while the connoisseur always takes an hour or two longer. It would be a pity to visit an area which is so rich in plant, bird and animal life and not be aware of it. The network of paths is well walked and jealously loved by locals. The walks are on rights of way or permissive paths, or over Open Access land.

Maps

The most useful map of the area is the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Outdoor Leisure sheet 7, The English Lakes South Eastern Area, which covers all the area described in this book. The 1:50,000 Landranger sheet 97 Kendal to Morecambe could also be used. It should be possible easily to follow the walks from the sketch maps in this book, which include the important features for walkers. The sketch maps also show possibilities for extending or shortening the walks.