Morcambe Bay Walk
 

My friend at work is doing this walk and I have decided to join him. I am a little late and signing up- so I have gone the online route. I will be doing it with some people from my friends church- :D

Anyway. I read the rules and know I cannot use the forum . So I wont link it here.

I was wondering- Has anybody done this walk? it is 9 miles. :eek:

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Aint done the official un, But a good tip is beware the quicksand.:eek::D

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Did it several years ago for charity. Morecambe Bay that is Rob.;)
As long as you are part of a party lead by an official guide you'll be OK.

Usual walking guidelines apply.
Appropriate footwear
Rucksac
Clothing layers
Wetwear
Water/Refreshments

Susie123 will probably advise too.

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Now yeh tell me.:D

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Yeah they have a guide :)

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They didn't end up were i did then.:D

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I believe that you can walk in water up to a foot deep.

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Deeper than that max.... where you cross the river's main channels.
Think oomi goolie tribe *wink wink*
Worst bit is jumping across the streamways on the salt marshes.
Flipping slippy..go first before the banks get churned or broken up Rob ;)

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Yes Susie will advise now she is back online after nearly three weeks in hospital.

I did the walk in 2007 in aid of the bursary fund at UCLAN, my alma mater. There is a walk most weekends for various charities, depending on tides. There were nearly 600 of us, with the official guide, Cedriic Robinson. The guide is essential as the channels can change course very quickly. It was a lovely sunny day in May when we went so we didn't need the wet weather stuff.

Wear old shoes, they will get sodden. A lot of people took them off on reaching the river channels which can be quite deep. Roll your trousers up - the water came over my knees but then I am only five foot nothing.

Don't know what the arrangements are for the return but we were supposed to get the train from Kent's Bank. As there were so many people waiting, we went to the pub round the corner to let the crush die down.

Think that's all I have to offer. It really doesn't seem like nine miles so - enjoy and hope the weather's fine!

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Sorry to hear you've been in hospital. Hope you're on the mend now.

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Thank you - I think the phrase is "as well as can be expected".
http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/f...ews-64286.html

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did the walk couple of years ago it gets pretty deep put good footwear on few tried it barefooted but the sand is compact and wavy and hurts your feet i wore walking boots

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I hope the weather will be fine. I do have some old trainers but they let the water in. Perhaps I will wear shorts if it is nice....

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I am also thinking of just buying a £20 pair from shop in town just for the walk

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Looks like you will require some dubbin on your gusset. When you look back at it you will say, he was right, I should have done it.

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I shouldn't bother with new boots. You'll have to break them in and they'll get just as wet as old ones. I quite liked the feel of the ripply sand on my bare feet.

Wearing shorts is a very good idea.

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Ha you was right. Very wet indeed

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Did you take any pictures?

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What a great day for your walk

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Yeah and my friend also did. When he shares his Il post a few :D

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Morecambe Bay walk - Bethany Project 1st June 2013 - YouTube

You can see me and my friend from work in this video :D

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Spotted you right at the beginning -grey T-shirt and hat!! Looks like it was a lovely blustery day and an interesting walk. Well done.

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Yep right at the beginning and around - 5.15 8.37 11.23

I thought it wasn't hot enough for sunburn. How could I be more wrong. I can barely stand with the sunburn on the back of my legs :)

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So you didn't get wet but you did get sunburnt. Still, it didn't rain. Seemed quite deep in places!. I'll bet you didn't get a ride on the tractor.

I liked the music - very haunting.

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Well. You was 100% spot on about getting wet. Feet & Legs. It was different from what I imagined. I didn't expect 4 hours of constant sand and almost constant wet feet... .:D it was fun though and took me by surprise when it seemed like we was walking in the sea for at least 5-10 mins up to our waists... that is what did the damage to my legs. Ha. Salt water and wind and sun.... plenty of pics.. I have to download my friends pics... prob pic the ones out that I am in and share them... too many to show in one post on here due to 10 pic rule so I might use a photobucket album