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
SandFacilities
ToiletsFurther facilities available in nearby Vickerstown
Activities
WalkingSunbathing
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 beachWater Quality
FailLifeguard
NoLocation
Nearest town: Barrow in FurnessCounty: 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)