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Anyone know about this
laser_jock99:
FROM WETROADS
Morecambe Bay Tidal Byway
SD455675 (3*) Tidal
Sent in by John Brown
'The longest road of its kind is the old coach road across Morecambe Bay (also shown on the OS 1:50k as a BOAT - how appropriate - from 97/SD 469669 to 397756; a distance of 12.1 km). Where of course you are at considerably greater risk from the incoming tide: it comes in fast (because of the much greater distance between high and low tide marks), and you are a long way from land. The OS map has a warning "Public Rights of Way across Morecambe Bay can be Dangerous - seek local guidance"!!'
'The road can be best reached, not from the level crossing by Hest Bank station as the OS map suggests, but along the yellow road to Morecambe Lodge. Effectively the road starts at SD470674. A shale track leads to the high tide mark and thus to the sands beyond, from which all wheelmarks are obliterated at each tide. Signs warn against going on to the sands with vehicles or on foot, and the local council in fact prohibits taking vehicles there.'
Image 1 shows the view from the Kents Bank station.
http://www.morecambe.co.uk/walk.html
Turner Painting
This ought to put him off....
Boggert:
I wouldn't risk it... sorry chaps have my safe hat on on this one!
Bush Tucker Man:
Plus it rots your vehicle out
Frank Elson (he of 'LRM' journalism & 'Land Rover Addict.com') did it in the mid 90's for a now discontinued magazine (International Off-Roader)
His friend had a lace chassis within 18months.
Definately not one to attempt without local knowledge
Drift:
I can safely say the guy is not going, he is a friend of a friend, who is now a wiser person.
I told him I wouldnt even walk it an Ive been some scary places :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers folks :D
Defender:
The guy to speak to about a safe crossing is Cedric Robinson- "the Queen's Guide"
More info at this website: http://www.morecambe.co.uk/walk.html
Yes, I know it's a website about walking, but he was the guide that went with LRO :wink:
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