Walk out across the sands to Hilbre Island from West Kirby
Today it’s another in our series of day trips and local walks for you to try out this weekend.
My hubby and I walked from West Kirby to Hilbre Island last weekend and it was glorious!
You can easily walk across the sands once the tide has gone out – just make sure you’ve checked the tide tables!
You can see the three islands in the chain circled in red on the map below – Little Eye, Little Hilbre Island and finally Hilbre Island.
Useful Information
Manchester to West Kirby: 45.4 miles / 1hr 2mins (either via M62 or M56 & M53).
Parking on the sea front by West Kirby Marine Lake.
Facilities on the shore front (none on the walk – take a picnic if you want to eat on the islands).
People were pushing buggies across the sand.
There is an information board at the start of the walk giving details about safe crossing and tide tables or you can click here for more information.
It’s a four mile round trip across the sand which includes rock pools, Oyster Catchers (plus lots of other sea birds) and if you’re lucky, seals!
There is windswept grass, odd rock formations, secret caves and the remnants of former habitation.
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It’s an easy walk, and it’s lovely. Give it a go!
Enjoy!
Alison x (your 4Manchester Women Editor)
Photographs and images: Map Wikipedia, Hilbre Island (tide in) Peter Craine, Alison Staples, Tristan Pocock
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Amazing sandstone formations, and sand too! Have heard about this place but never been- have added it to my list for a Spring day!
Thanks Chrissy. İts a lovely walk. Just check tide tables x