Welcome to Walney Island

Walney Island is a beautiful island located in the Irish Sea, off the coast of Cumbria, England. The island is approximately 11 miles long and 1 mile wide, making it the eighth-largest island in England. Walney Island is a popular tourist destination, known for its stunning beaches, wildlife, and outdoor activities.

One of the main attractions of Walney Island is its beaches. The island has over 11 miles of sandy beaches, which are perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. The beaches are also home to a variety of wildlife, including seals, dolphins, and seabirds. Visitors can take a stroll along the beach, enjoy a picnic, or simply relax and take in the stunning views.

In addition to its beaches, Walney Island is also known for its outdoor activities. The island has a number of walking and cycling trails, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Visitors can also enjoy fishing, birdwatching, and water sports such as windsurfing and kayaking. With its stunning scenery and range of activities, Walney Island is the perfect destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the great outdoors.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: 0.6°C

Wind: 17.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
George Hastwell School Special Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Slattery	Moor Tarn Lane Walney Island Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3LW 01229475253 School Website
North Walney Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Russell Brown	Duddon Drive Walney Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3TN 01229471781 School Website
Walney School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Richardson	Sandy Gap Lane Walney Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3JT 01229471528 School Website
Vickerstown School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr David Holmes	Mill Lane Walney Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3XY 1229471350
St Columbas Catholic Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire O'donnell	Church Lane Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3AD 01229471522 School Website
South Walney Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Ensoll	Amphitrite Street Walney Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3BZ 01229471457 School Website
South Walney Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Ms Zena Lines	Amphitrite Street South Walney Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 3BG 01229471447
Furness College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Professor Andrew Wren	Channelside Bessemer Way Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 2PJ 1229825017 School Website
Hindpool Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-4 Head Teacher Mrs Liane Thompson	Bath Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 5TS 01229833120 School Website
St James C Of E Junior School Voluntary Aided School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Jacqueline Rushton	Blake Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 1NY 01229833610 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Barrow-In-Furness Station Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QZ 1.64 Miles

Roose Flass Lane, Roose, Cumbria, LA13 9SJ 2.72 Miles

Dalton Station Approach, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA 4.69 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 6.06 Miles

Millom Station Road, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4AY 7.13 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Avon Cars 01229 471471 Promenade, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3AA 0.64 Miles
Dave And Vals Airport Service 01229 839144 Bath Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5TR 1.22 Miles
Barrow Cars 01229 820005 131A Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1XX 1.22 Miles
Central Cars And Couriers 01229 870444 Slater Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1SJ 1.37 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01229 838838 6 Dalkeith Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1SP 1.38 Miles
City Lynx Taxis 01229 830400 105 Church Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HA 1.53 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01229 838822 54 Ramsden St, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2HH 1.59 Miles
Acacia Taxis Ltd 01229 434343 54 Crellin Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DS 1.61 Miles
J. C. Cars 01229 870000 279 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DH 1.64 Miles
A1 Cars Ltd 01229 838383 177 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1ED 1.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mill Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Central Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Shore Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Portsmouth Street Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Douglas Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Butts Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Promenade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vengeance Street Collection Today available until:11:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Bay View No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Scale No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ferry Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
James Freel Close Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Stores Limited Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ironworks Road Industrial Est Collection Today available until:11:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Duke Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Burnett Edgar Medical Ctr 01229 474526	Burnett Edgar Medical Ctr Central Drive, Walney Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 3HY
Artful Medical Centre	Artful Medical Centre Crew Building D38 B A E Systems Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1AF
The Family Practice 01229 402900	The Surgery 26 Hartington Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5SL
Duke Street Surgery 01229 820068	4 Duke Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 1LF
Abbey Road Surgery 01229 821599	Alfred Barrow Health Ctr Duke Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 2LB

Local Stores

Plymouth Street
Plymouth St
Walney Island
Barrow In Furness
Cumbria
LA14 3AN
01229 471501
Store Website
0.52 miles

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SPAR Barrow
34 -36 Middle Field
Barrow In Furness
LA14 4BX
01229 432579
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alexander Veterinary Centre
47-49 Hartington Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5SL 01229 836516 avcreports@alexandervets.co.uk Website 1.46 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Wild Side Vets
70 Abbey Road Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 5UB hello@wildsidevets.co.uk 1.50 miles

Animals Treated
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Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Barrow-In-Furness
30/32 Crellin Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DU 01229 829863 Website 1.60 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Grove Veterinary Centre
231-239 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DW 01229 820402 admin@grovevets.com Website 1.66 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
Wed	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments. Cat only 9-10am.
Thu	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
Fri	08:30	18:00
Cat only clinic by appointment Friday afternoons.
Sat	09:00	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 4.76 miles
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Animals Treated
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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
1 Mainsgate Road Millom Cumbria LA18 4JZ 01229 716230 6.75 miles
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Animals Treated
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Closed between 12:00 and 13:30
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Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 15.46 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

Location what3words heads.jumps.warns

Fleetwood Walk
76 The Esplanade Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 7BE 16.02 miles

Location what3words quilting.trial.given

High Dam
High Dam Is A Picturesque Tarn Close To Finsthwaite And Lakeside At The Southern End Of Windermere. LA12 8BJ 16.84 miles Take The A590 From Newby Bridge, With Signs To Barrow-In-Furness And Ulverston. Take The Bridge Over The River Leven Toward Hawkshead. Head For Finsthwaite Village And The Car Park Located A Little To The North.

Fleetwood Nature Reserve Walk
Nice Nature Reserve Walk In Lancashire. Nice And Secure With Lake And Green Lands. Lots Of Dog Walkers About Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve Jameson Road 17.10 miles Fleetwood

Location what3words daisy.punctual.reading

Gummers How
Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel Lancashire 17.71 miles Gummers How Carpark Staveley-In-Cartmel, Ulverston La12 8Nw

Location what3words rated.soup.looms

Bolton Le Sands
You Can Follow The Path Or Venture Across The Marsh To The Beach. There Are Well Trodden Paths Out To The Beach At Low Tide As Well. It Has Views Across The Bay And The Peninsula. The Bay View Garden Centre Cafe (The Potting Shed) Has A Dog Friendly Section Undercover And The Garden Centre Is Dog Friendly With A Small Seating Area At The Back. 49-53 Mill Ln Bolton-Le-Sands Carnforth LA5 8EU 19.11 miles Past Hest Bank And Into Bolton -Le-Sands, Follow The Signs To Bay View Garden Centre. If You Continue Down The Road You Will Come To A Small Parking Area Across From This Horse Pastures.

Location what3words rents.unpacked.compose

Weather Forecast

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	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Light snow	Overcast	Overcast	Clear
Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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