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The Morecambe Bay sands are renowned for their quick sands and fast flowing tides. Crossing the sands has always been dangerous. The Guide over Sands Trust is a charity which provides two guides, to offer safe passage across both Kent and Leven Estuaries.
At the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII the Duchy of Lancaster acquired (amongst others) the Cartmel and Conishead Priories. With them went an obligation to appoint guides for travellers over the sands of Morecambe Bay.
We hope that having some knowledge about the Bay itself will make that experience even more valuable and help us all protect a very special and much-loved natural environment.
Morecambe Bay forms one of the two largest areas of the intertidal estuarine flats in Britain and provides a vital link in the chain of west coast estuaries used by thousands of migrating birds for feeding and roosting.
Looking across the vast expanse of Morecambe Bay from one coastline to the other inspires and amazes us, and to have the opportunity to walk across the Bay gives us an exceptional opportunity to immerse ourselves in the wonder and dynamic environment of the bay.
Join Kings guide to the Kent Estuary Michael Wilson on the historic bay walk across the bay from Arnside to Grange.
Although the walk dates back to the era of Henry VIII and the original route was from Hest bank to Kents bank, due to the soft sand at Hest Bank therefore the route is now Arnside to Grange.
The walk from Arnside is a lovely walk with a varied terrain and is between 5.5 to 9 miles depending on the safest route.
Join the official appointed guide of the Levens Estuary on a historic walk to Chapel Island.
Chapel Island boasts an array of wildlife, from nesting birds to the ruins of the Chapel itself.
Please note walkers are not allowed on the island until July 2025.
Walks prior to the date we walk near the island but leaving plenty of distance not to disturb the nesting birds so binoculars are a must!