Am repeating the walk i did back in 2023, taking in the point, not the longer walk i did this year, if you havnt had the chance to visit Sunderland point and would like to then please come.
Join us for a 6km walk looking at Heysham and the hills beyond as we walk along the shoreline towards Sunderland Point. The village is only reached by a road which is under water twice a day. Sunderland stands for Sunder or asunder, apart from.
As we walk round the coast towards the point, we will see the Plover Scar lighthouse which can also be seen from the walk round from Glasson Dock. A few old cottages from the village still remain and we will walk round to where the road goes over the marshes to Overton. Before walking down “the lane” and heading back.
Sunderland Point is a unique village of around 30 houses at the end of a tidal causeway, between the mouth of the river Lune and Morecambe Bay. It was once used as a port serving cotton, sugar and slave ships from the west indies and Africa Sambos Grave, is in memory of a slave or servant called Sambo, he was left in Sunderland whilst the master travelled on to Lancaster to do business. He was left there and died from perhaps a European disease he had no immunity to, no one really knows.
Plover Scar Lighthouse built in 1847 also known as the Abbey Lighthouse is still active and recently was renovated after a vessel navigating into the docks ran into it.
It is essential to register and book in advance online.
It is advisable to wear a bum bag with a water bottle or hydration pack. Do bring a high energy snack to have on the hoof or as soon as we finish. Wear comfortable clothing that suitable for the weather. Do wear sturdy grippy shoes.
We respect people`s busy agendas and do like to start promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your class and be ready to start on time.
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You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.
Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.
All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.
Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.
Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)
Matt 07530 813225
