Meet time: 9.15am
Start time: 9.30am
Estimated finish time: 1:30 pm to 2pm
Distance: 6-7 miles (9.6 – 11.2 kilometres)
Ascent: About 643 feet (196 meters)
Ramblers walk grading: C/C+ (Leisurely)
Start point: Coast Rd Parking, Bardsea
Postcode: LA12 9QU
Car parking: On the coastal road between Barrow and Ulverston, is the village of Bardsea. No need to turn off the main road into the village, there are plenty of free parking places on the ‘coast side’ of the road, on the opposite side of ‘Chill and Grill Ice Cream’. Meet at the small river that discharges into the sea.
It is the responsibility of each walker to make sure they understand where to park. If you are not sure where the car parking/meeting point is, you must contact the walk leader at the latest the day before the walk. You should not rely on mobile phones or postcodes. There is often no mobile reception near walk meeting points and postcodes are for the nearest place nearby but should only serve as a guideline. Please allow plenty of time to find a parking space so that walks can start promptly.
Description:
Starting from the coast road car park, Bardsea, we will follow the coast northwards until we reach the peaceful woodland of the Manshuri Kadampa Meditation Centre, with the interesting Chapel Island to our right.
Here, we enter the wood and follow the path to the meditation center, which is an impressive building to see.
Next, we walk to join a small country road that begins the very mild ascent to Birkrigg Common. On a clear day, Birkrigg offers fantastic panoramic views over Morcambe Bay, the distant Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District Fells, and sometimes even the Isle of Man. It also has interesting areas of limestone pavement.
After reaching the trig point, we will descend to an interesting stone circle, and then onto Sea Wood, which is a beautiful little ancient woodland. We then traverse the woodland, re-join the coast and follow it back to the starting point.
Overall, a fairly easy-going walk with a variety of scenery and things to see. There is a nice pub in Bardsea if anyone fancies a drink afterwards.
Please contact Laurence on number removed by 10pm on Friday 29th of September if you are coming on this walk (text or phone, or message on Facebook (Laurie Brown). This walk is suitable for dogs however there are sheep on Birkrigg Common, so a lead would be required.
Please check the weather and bring appropriate clothing (waterproofs and spare warm clothing), footwear and enough food and water. The leader reserves the right to turn away any walker not suitably equipped. The leader may cancel the walk or modify the route dependent on conditions.
Car sharing is now possible – please contact the walk leader to arrange.
New members: please note the walk leader may ask for more information about your walking experience. This is to ensure you have the fitness required to complete the walk that is planned safely.