Morecambe Bay Partnership, working in partnership with SUSTRANS, have launched the new Bay Cycle Way with a 4 day long celebration of the opening of this key new long-distance cycle route around Morecambe Bay. The route starts at Sandy Gap on Walney Island and runs around the Bay to Glasson Dock, near Lancaster. Over the
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Coastal Access Updates – Cumbria and National
by NW Coastal Forum on June 11, 2015
Natural England has produced their June update on progress of the roll out of National Coastal Access on the Cumbrian coast. This issue (downloadable below) gives information on the acceleration of the national roll out programme, and news on all 3 Cumbrian stretches. Also available to download below is Natural England’s May update on progress
Coastal Access Updates
by NW Coastal Forum on May 20, 2015
Natural England’s Cumbria Area Team has produced the May Cumbria Coastal Access Monthly Update. It covers progress on the 2nd length of coast to be developed: Whitehaven to Silecroft and the 3rd stretch (Gretna to Allonby). In addition the national team has published the April England Coastal Path Update, covering progress across England and detailing the
Morecambe Bay Partnership awarded £300K award to build cycle tourism around the bay
by NWCF on February 23, 2015
Morecambe Bay Partnership has recently been given a £300,000 award from the Coastal Communities Fund to enhance the cycling tourism offer of Morecambe Bay. The work includes creating a new electric bike network, which will be the UK’s first long distance cycle route accessible by electric bike, and installing new bike infrastructure such as public repair
Solent Forum Newsletter Update – Winter 2014/2015
by NWCF on January 22, 2015
The Solent Forum has issued its newsletter for winter 2014/2015. The content includes a wide range of news from around the Solent as well as relevant national news and items on the work of the Solent Forum itself. It introduces the new Solent Forum Chairman, Peter Barham and covers issues such as development of the South Marine Plan
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) produces new Marine Litter Report (2014-2020)
by NWCF on November 10, 2014
Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) have a produced a new Marine Litter Report evaluating extensive marine and coastal litter problems within the UK. The report presents a vision (2014-2020) to reduce litter by 50% through effective and integrated anti-marine litter practices from all maritime, coastal and land-based sectors. The report aims to reinforce “good environmental status”
English Coast Path – National Trail Update
by NWCF on November 1, 2014
Natural England is actively involved in establishing the “England Coast Path”, an exciting and ambitious project to develop a National Trail around the coast of England. On the 15th October 2014 Natural England submitted a report to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs proposing improved accessibility along the coast from Whitehaven
Morecambe Bay Partnership needs your help – Bathing water survey
by NWCF on November 1, 2014
Morecambe Bay Partnership is currently conducting an ambitious project seeking to improve the quality of Bathing waters around the Morecambe Bay region. Morecambe Bay Partnership would like you to share your opinions and support their work through taking part in a survey. The survey is the second part of the research which is open until
Final Programme Available – Destination Coast! 3rd November, Grange-over-Sands
by NW Coastal Forum on September 4, 2014
The North West Coastal Forum is pleased to announce that the final programme is now available for the North West’s biennial coastal conference – Destination Coast! – 3rd November in Grange-over-Sands, with an optional field trip to Morecambe Bay on 4th November. The event will feature the North West Awards for Coastal Excellence. We are also delighted to announce
Coastal Access Update – August / September 2014
by NW Coastal Forum on September 1, 2014
Natural England’s Cumbria Area Team has produced August and September Cumbria Coastal Access Monthly Updates and these can be downloaded below. They cover progress on the 2nd length of coast to be developed: Whitehaven to Silecroft and the recently announced 3rd stretch (Gretna to Allonby). In addition the national team has published the August England Coastal Path