About Islandeering
Hi and welcome to Islandeering Islandeering is for people who want adventure in Britain’s wild blue spaces – our rivers, coast, lakes, canals and islands. You will find amazing walks, paddles and swims in the UK’s most special places, those recognised for outstanding natural beauty, incredible geology or special and abundant wildlife.
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About Hilbre Island
This string of islands in a tiny archipelago in the Dee Estuary has magnificent views of the English and Welsh coastlines; they are accessed by an exciting tidal crossing across the vast sands of Liverpool Bay. Stacked with wildlife, the area is one of ten most important sites in Europe for overwintering birds, with a nursery for terns in the summer and a large colony of seals. Uninhabited Hilbre Island, which has the high point of the group of sixteen metres, has a cluster of interesting buildings and some beautiful geological features all around its coastline, including a large cave and red sandstone cliffs that have been dubbed ‘Wirral’s Ayers Rock’. ciders.
Highlights of Hilbre Island
- Exploring rock arches, caves, and sandstone geos
- Thrilling crossing of the vast tidal estuary
- Bird species from all over the world
- Being marooned and having the island to yourself
How to get to Hilbre Island
By rail, West Kirby station and walk to Wirral Sailing Centre and the slipway. Car park on Dee Lane and free parking on the front.
Hilbre Island tide times
Always check the Hilbre Island tide times here https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast-and-sea/tide-tables/5/461
Walk around Hilbre Island
An 8km walk around Hilbre Island is possible two hours either side of low tide, starts from West Kirby and heads around the back of Little Eye, then over the top of Little Hilbre Island before reaching Hilbre Island itself. Check out our Islandeering route blog.
Hilbre Island Islandeering route
This beautiful Wales coast path circular walk starts at Newborough Forest car park and heads [...]
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