Walney island - West Shore 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

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

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Location

Nearest town: Barrow in Furness
County: Cumbria
Latitude/Longitude: 54.1207, -3.27036
Postcode: LA14 3XZ
(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 right to North Walney then Earnse point.

Nearest Railway Stations

Barrow-in-Furness (About a mile and a half away)
Roose (Approx. 3 miles away)
Dalton (Cumbria) (Approx. 4 miles away)
Askam (Approx. 6 miles away)
Millom (Approx. 6 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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