Walney Island - Sandy Gap Beach

Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

A long sandy beach backed by an expanse of dunes forming a nature reserve to the north. The far north of the beach is used by naturists.

Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets
Further facilities available in nearby Vickerstown

Activities

Walking
Sunbathing

Nature and Wildlife

This forms part of a very long stretch of beach with a nature reserve in the dunes to the north.

Parking

Parking available next to the beach

Water Quality

Fail

Lifeguard

No

Location

Nearest town: Barrow in Furness
County: Cumbria
Latitude/Longitude: 54.102, -3.26183
Postcode: LA14 3JP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Accessed through Barrow-in-Furness. Follow signs for Walney Island. Once on the Island. turn left through Vickerstown. on to the coast road then turn right to Sandy Gap.

Nearest Railway Stations

Barrow-in-Furness (Approx. 2 miles away)
Roose (Approx. 3 miles away)
Dalton (Cumbria) (Approx. 5 miles away)
Askam (Approx. 7 miles away)
Millom (Approx. 7 miles away)

Tourist Information

BARROW-IN-FURNESS TIC. Forum 28. Duke St. LA14 1HU Tel: +44 (0) 1229 894784

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Barrow in Furness

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