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Walney Sandy Gap

Cumbria, England

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The beach at Walney Sandy Gap is mainly shingle for about thirty metres towards the sea and is shallow in profile.

Beyond this, the beach levels, and becomes sandy down to the sea.

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Weather and tides for Saturday 30 September

Today
Chance of rain 96%
Max temp. 15°C
(feels like 13°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 90%
Min temp. 12°C
(feels like 9°C)
Wind 13mph

The tide at Walney Sandy Gap is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:00 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:54 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   16.2°C  

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Things to do and see in the area

The Dock Museum (1.1 miles)
The Forum (1.6 miles)
Barrow-in-Furness Library (1.8 miles)
Earnse Bay (1.9 miles)
Escape Room (1.9 miles)
Little Subs (1.9 miles)
Barrow Park (2.1 miles)
Furness Abbey (3.5 miles)
South Walney Nature Reserve (4.5 miles)
Piel Island (4.6 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Tummer Hill, Barrow-in-Furness

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SD175681

County: Cumbria

Country: England

Local Authority: Barrow-in-Furness

Nearest postcode: LA14 3JP

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