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*Please note, this is a revised date from 20th April. If you have already purchased a ticket it is valid for either 20th April or 25th May.Join us for a thrilling walk across the picturesque Morecambe Bay, starting at Arnside Prom and finishing at Grange Prom. This walk is guided by the an experienced guide and brought to you by the Guide Over Sands Trust.
The walk will commence at 4pm. Please be at Arnside 1 hour before departure.
Tickets £15 per walker
The length of the walk will be dependant on the sands on the day and could be up to 10 miles. Please only sign up for this event if you are fit and can walk unaided for up to 10 miles. You will be walking through water above the knee, so please dress appropriately and come prepared. The water at the River Kent crossing will be up to 2ft and you will cross barefooted.
-Dogs allowed for a small donation.
-All children below 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times
-This is not a race and as such you must stay with the group and follow instructions from the guide at all times
-No prams, unsupervised children, bicycles or wheelchairs allowed on the walk
-By registering you give permission for Guide Over Sands to use photos and video to be used online and in marketing
Getting to Arnside before a walk:
There are two ways to get to Arnside,
-Drive to Arnside, park at Arnside on the front which is FREE parking then after the walk catch the train back to Arnside for your car.
-Drive to Grange, park at Grange (various locations) then catch the train to Arnside.
What to bring:
Prepare to get wet and cold!
-Sunglasses
Sunscreen
-A hat
-Waterproofs and extra layers to keep yourself warm
-Breathable lightweight clothing (shorts or 3/4 length trousers are a good idea as you will be walking through water)
-Energy snacks/lunch
-Charged mobile phone
-Drink(s)
-Personal medication/blister plasters
Additional Information from the Guide Over Sands Trust:
"Once in Arnside it is important that all walkers register their arrival with the charity that they booked on with.
Michael will do a safety briefing to all walkers at the start time of the walk, located on the 2nd slipway on Arnside prom.
Once briefing has started all walkers are under the responsibility of Michael.
Once the walk sets off if you miss the start you CANNOT catch up for your own safety.
We set of walking along the headland of Arnside if the headland is deemed unsuitable by Michael and only Michael we will divert and walk-through new barns caravan park, if we do this, please ensure you walk 2 x 2, and all dogs must be on a lead.
Once we get on the sand our tractors will be there waiting for us normally driven by , Dilly, Wayne, Jamie, Barry, Frank and Troughty
At this point we take shoes off
We then walk roughly 1.5 - 2 miles ( distance can vary ) to the river Kent stopping along the way to allow the back to catch up as we must move as one group across the bay.
Once at the river crossing Michael will line all walkers up along the edge of the river when he blows his whistle, we set off it is important to not stop you MUST keep walking across at all times.
Once crossed we have a 15-minute break for refreshments.
Once we continue Grange prom will be in sight and the end is near!
Once off the sand all walkers are to not take short cuts this again is for your own safety. The Guide will always choose the safest route DO NOT TAKE SHORTCUTS AS YOU WILL GET STUCK!
When we arrive onto Grange prom this is officially the end of your walk.
Why not remember your walk by purchasing a Bay Walk certificate signed by Michael himself!"
Get your ticket at: https://buytickets.at/newfuturesnepal/1526976
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Arnside Promenade, Carnforth, Beetham, United Kingdom
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