Guided tour across Morcambe Bay by artaddict2
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Sorry, sifting through old photos again while it is so miserable and grey outside.
From Hest Bank across Morcambe Bay 8 miles to Grange-over-sands. 200 people including children and at least one dog that we saw.
It is imperative to be led by one or more of the local guides. There are sections of sinking sand and dangerous tides and strong currents across the estuaries. Sadly it is now notorious for the shocking deaths of the chinese cockle pickers who became trapped by the fast incoming tide.
The trip is mainly across flat sand and the other side never seems to get any nearer. However there are two sections of water to cross and if the current is not so stong as on this occassion we were able to wade through waist high. Caterpillar tracked vehicles meet half way where the main body of water is and take the children plus anyone else across safely.
Thanks for all comments, have a good weekend.
Comments (27)
Sonia000
Interesting photo.Have a nice weekend!
Janiss
Well seen, very interesting my friend!
Cytisus
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ionel
Very beautiful and interesting capture, Alan!!!
mickuk50
i can honestly say alan i never knew there were guided tours and i`ve been to morecambe a few times over the years .excellent capture my friend :o) mick
amlondono
Very beautiful shot ! , thanks for the information , have a great weekend, Ana
kgb224
Excellent capture.
krakosky
a very good DoF in this image.wonderful.
JeffG7BRJ
Somehow I don't think I could get across before the tide came in Alan, I knew about the walk but didn't know it was eight miles across. You're a braver man than I Gunga Din. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
aljaysart
Excellent capture.
camilledubuc
wish,was there.
virginiese Online Now!
Great shot ! Hugs Virginie
annie5
An interesting capture and thanks for the informations! Excellent :)
auntietk
Wow - eight miles across that sort of ground is quite a trek, even if it IS flat! Don't apologise for going through your old photos during the winter ... you're certainly not the only one! It's gray here, too. This is a great shot!
ledwolorz
Excellent capture.
Doriutz
excellent shot :)
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
MrsLubner
Wonderful shot of these flats! The crowd seems single-minded. Great shot.
alhak
interesting and lovely photo
frankie96
Looks like a fine day to go walk in the mud..:) interesting something so normal looking could be so dangerous..
durleybeachbum
A fascinating image, Alan! I love seeing other peoples beaches. I suppose the horrible event had added a certain frisson to this walk.
Hendesse
Excellent capture of the moment. Fantastic details. Looks like a big migration.
Richardphotos
that is nothing short of amazing! I would love to walk across there.outstanding capture on your part.my older sister was on a sand bar fishing when the up river dam was opened and she just barely made it out alive
huismus
Wonderful capture!
jocko500
looks surreal . very good shot
junge1
An interesting picture and very interesting background info Alan. I guess it is similar to what they call in Germany 'Wattenmeer". I was near Cuxhaven once as a teenager and we were warned about the some dangers you mention in this picture, Sig...
Nameless_Wildness
A sight to behold...my brother in law and wife did this walk a few yrs back.