Name:
Earnse Bay, Walney Island
Beach description:
Walney Island, is situated at the western end of Morecambe Bay, and forms part of the town of Barrow-in-Furness. It is separated from mainland Barrow by Walney Channel, and is accessed via the Jubilee Bridge. It’s western coast is exposed the the Irish Sea, meaning it’s a windy spot and faces in exactly the right direction for the UK’s predominant winds. The Island has two Kitesurfing spots; Earnse Bay and The Tip. Both feature large, shallow, sandy beaches. As the tide goes out expect some flat water lagoons for freestyle/wakestyle fun. Earnse Bay will work on anything from S clockwise through to N.
Beach Access
You'll see free parking at the end of West Shore Road.
Code of Conduct
Wind Direction
North, South, South-West, West, North-West
Water Type
Expect chop and small, mushy waves, no good for wave riding. At certain tide states you'll find flat water lagoons, perfect for freestyle / wakestyle riding. A good rule of thumb is to launch / land whilst you can still see sand. Earnse Bay has a big tidal range, so you might be in for a bit of a walk at low tide. Around half flood is the best time to kite here.