Everyone is welcome

Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.  We provide all equipment, but please wear old clothing. It's a good idea to bring a wind-proof layer as it is often breezy on the coast.  Contact Susannah Bleakley for further information 01539 735900.

Want to join us? To receive email reminders of events send a message to info@morecambebay.org.uk and let us know which area(s) you'd  be interested in attending:  Furness,  Arnside/Silverdale or Hest Bank & Lancashire.

Next Beach Cleans

Saturday 20 March, Hest Bank
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the carpark, over the level crossing.
  GR SD 468 667
 map of meeting point
 

Saturday 27 March, Silverdale Beach,
10 am to 12 noon
 Meet at the shore side road-end car park in the village.   GR SD 458 749
 map of meeting point
 

Saturday 10 April, South Walney Explore the Coast walk 1 pm - 4 pm
Meet at South Walney Nature Reserve, a leisurely walk, bring a snack if you like.  Sorry no dogs at this event please.  GR SD 205 629 
Contact:  Dave Coward, 07831199145
map of meeting point
 

Sunday 18 April, Half Moon Bay 10am 
Adopt-a-Beach litter survey
organised by Lancs MCS
Meet at 10 am. Bring gloves.
Details from Jo Kaye  01524 581431

Wednesday 21 April, New Barns, Arnside,
10 am -12 noon
Meet at the road end by the shore. GR SD 444 776 
NB: This is a Wednesday event.
map of meeting point
 

Saturday 24 April,  Morecambe Lodge,
10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the road end by the shore. GR SD 469 674 
map of meeting point
 

Saturday 1 May,  Bardsea,
10 am to 12 noon
Making the coast smarter for the 
Walking Festival.  Meet in the coast road car park opposite the public conveniences at Bardsea,
 2.5 miles south of Ulverston.    GR SD 304 743   
map of meeting point
 

Wednesday 5 May, to be confirmed,
 possibly Milnthorpe area, 10 am -12 noon
 

Saturday 8 May, Hest Bank
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the carpark, over the level crossing.
  GR SD 468 667
 map of meeting point
 

Saturday 8 May, Humphrey Head
 10 am to 12 noon
Meet at the road end car park at the top of the beach.  Please bring gloves.  GR SD390 740
Contact:  Katie Sheehy, 015395 38120  
map of meeting point
 

Saturday 5 June, Beach Clean,
Low Marsh, Flookburgh
10am - 12 noon
Travelling east into Flookburgh (from Grange) turn left at the village square. After passing the airfield on your left then West Plain Farm on your right, go over the hump and cattle grid and meet where the surfaced road runs out to the shore. 
GR SD 369741   [ sat nav : LA11 7LT ]

This is a joint event with Cancer Care
and Bay Search and Rescue to make sure the place is looking its best before the Morecambe Bay Half Marathon
on Sunday 6 June. 
  map of meeting point
 

Wednesday 16 June, Holgates, nr Silverdale,
 10 am -12 noon
Meet in the car park.
GR SD 455 758
NB: This is a Wednesday event.
map of meeting point

Saturday 19 June, Piel Island Walk
and Beach Clean 9 am - 3 pm
Meet at Snab point, Walney.  BBQ and pub open
 on the Island.  GR SD 209 639 
Contact:  Matt Sanderson, 07933 744222
map of meeting point

Saturday 17 July, Gibraltar Farm Cove,  Silverdale, 10 am to 12 noon
GR SD 460743
 map of meeting point
 

Tuesday 27 July, Humphrey Head
 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Meet at the road end car park at the top of the beach.  Please bring gloves.  GR SD390 740
Contact:  Katie Sheehy, 015395 38120  
NB: This is a Tuesday evening event.
map of meeting point
 

Wednesday 4 August, Earnse Bay, 
North Walney, 5-7pm
This is a joint event with NW Kitesports to make sure the place is looking its best for Kiteval from 6-8 August.  Meet in the car park at the Earnse Bay.  
GR SD170699
NB: This is a Wednesday evening event.
 map of meeting point
 

Wednesday 11 August, Middleton Sands, 
near Heysham, 4.30 pm to 6pm
This is a joint event with Centrica and
Middleton Towers Residents Association. Meet at Middleton Towers, follow Carr Lane for about 1 mile from the village of Middleton. GR SD 414 582 
NB: This is a Wednesday evening event.
map of meeting point
 

Successes 

Since June 2003, over 4,000 people have taken part in more than 200 events, mainly, but not exclusively, beach cleans. 

We have removed over 30 tonnes of waste from local beaches and more than 4000 items have been recycled.