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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 Wednesday 15 May

Today
Chance of rain 81%
Max temp. 19°C
(feels like 17°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 2%
Min temp. 12°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Walney Sandy Gap is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:08 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:14 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   12.5°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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