Sunderland Point
Sunderland Point is a unique location. It is a village of 30 or so houses and a farm at the end of a tidal causeway. Its landscape intermingles the sea and river, salt marsh, shingle, mud flats and farmland.
Sunderland, Lancashire - Wikipedia
Sunderland, commonly known as Sunderland Point, is a small village among the marshes, on a windswept peninsula between the mouth of the River Lune and Morecambe Bay, in the City of Lancaster district of Lancashire, England.
The Walk — Sunderland Point
Historic Sunderland Point is unusual, intriguing and mysterious. Walking around the Point and through the village, a strong sense of place emerges, the mudflats and salt marsh, the river, sea, hills and the big, big skies. Step back in time among the 18th century buildings that served as Lancaster’s first transatlantic port.
Sunderland Point / Morecambe Bay trail - Discovering Britain
Positioned on the edge of Morecambe Bay between the River Lune and the Irish Sea, Sunderland Point is intriguing and unusual. Walking along the Point, a strong sense of place emerges – of mudflats, marsh, of river and sea. This small peninsula is cut off twice daily by the incoming tide, creating a perfect environment for wildlife.
Services — Sunderland Point
2024年12月30日 · There are no shops or cafes at Sunderland Point, or in the neighbouring village of Overton. If you need refreshments for your visit, please bring a picnic. There are two pubs in Overton, The Ship Inn and The Globe.
SUNDERLAND POINT (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You ... - Tripadvisor
Check the tides and head over to Sunderland Point on a sunny day. It is a beautiful, little, scenic village cut off by the water at points in the day. There are a number of walks across the land to the beaches and a must see is Sambo's grave.
Sunderland Point – Welcome to the Beautiful North
2018年8月2日 · Sunderland Point is a peninsula between the Lune estuary and Morecambe Bay. It’s unique in that although it’s part of the mainland, it’s cut off twice daily at high tide, making it impossible for about eight hours each day to cross the causeway which separates it from the village of Overton.
History Page, SPCS - sunderlandpoint.com
The story of Sunderland Point goes back a long way. Prior to the Norman Conquest, little is known, but inevitably both Romans and Vikings will have sailed past or even stepped ashore whilst waiting for the tide to take them up river. In 1066 Earl Tostig held the manor of Overton of which the southern part was Sunderland.
Sunderland Point (including map, GPS files and statistics)
The Walk: Sunderland Point lies at the end of a road that is buried under water at every high tide. Marshy inlets form part of the mouth of Lancashire's River Lune and at low tide the muddy channels are the rich feeding ground of numerous waders which assemble in flocks to feed.
Lancashire Walk - Sunderland Point - Great British Life
2012年10月8日 · Area of walk: Sunderland Point Distance: 5 miles Time to allow: 3-3 hours Map: OS Explorer 294 Lancaster, Morecambe and Fleetwood Refreshments: Pubs at Overton, snacks and toilets at Middleton Sands. Warning: Tables should be checked in advance. The causeway and carpark are often under feet of water either side of high tide.
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