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Stockport Group

We are the Stockport Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

We will follow the tide out going first to the Little eye, then the middle eye then onto the main island. We should see plenty of wading birds and seals with good views over to the North Wales coast. We will have plenty of time to explore the islands as the predicted time of the high tide, we don't have to leave the islands until 4pm.

It takes around 1 to 1.5 hours walking to the main island approx 2 miles each way.

Sunday, 13 October 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

You will need footwear suitable for wet sand/slippery rocks eg walking sandals, boots or wellingtons. Bare foot is not advisable as there may be weaver fish, sharp rocks or broken glass. There is no shelter on the island so bring extra layers and waterproofs.

It is our aim to picnic on the main island, so please bring a packed lunch and drinks. There will be time at the end of the walk for people to either do a circuit of the Marine Lake or head along the coast to Red Rocks.

There is free car parking all along the seafront/Marine Lake, otherwise there is a pay and display parking approx £5 in the Morrisons car park. CH48 0QA Toilets available in Morrisons 10-4pm.

Dogs on leads

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SJ 21159 86845
Nearest postcode:
CH48 0QA
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Start time:
10:30 am

Dee Lane slipway west Kirby

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking