A Cumbrian island near Morecambe Bay could be the ideal location for a weekend away this month. The long but narrow stretch of land named Walney Island runs just 11-miles long, but there is plenty to see and do there.
Families can explore its variety of beaches with beautiful views, and take in the wildlife at its two nature reserves - with one best known for seal spotting. READ MORE: The tranquil islands an hour-and-a-half from Greater Manchester to escape city life It is located west of Morecambe Bay and is part of Barrow-in-Furness, separated from the mainland by Walney Channel.
Unlike more remote islands in the UK, Walney is inhabited, with a population of more than 10,000. Earnse Bay, on the western coast, offers panoramic views across the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man and the Lake District mountains.
Here, families can participate in watersports, and attend the island's kitesurfing school. Sandy Gap and Biggar Bank adjoin with Earnse Bay and are popular for coastal walks and cycling, with a huge children's playground there overlooking the sea.
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