Walney Island
Ward in Westmorland and Furness, England
| Coordinates: | 54.085, -3.235 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 19 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01229 (Barrow-in-Furness) |
The ward covers Walney Island in Westmorland and Furness, England, a long, low island sitting off Barrow-in-Furness at the mouth of Morecambe Bay and facing the Irish Sea. It is linked to the town by the Jubilee Bridge and contains residential areas such as Vickerstown alongside quieter north and south ends with sandy beaches, dunes and foreshore popular with walkers and wind-sport enthusiasts.
The island has a strong identity tied to Barrow’s shipbuilding history - Vickerstown was originally built for shipyard workers - and today many residents commute to local industry while nearby the Walney Offshore Wind Farm has brought a modern economic and visual landmark. Wildlife is a big draw too: the northern dunes and mudflats are important for waders and seabirds, giving the ward a mix of working-community character and significant natural interest.
Postcode districts covering Walney Island
Most populated places nearby
- Blackpool 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Morecambe 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Lancaster 18 miles28.9 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Fleetwood 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde 19.4 miles31.3 km
- Heysham 14.3 miles23 km
- Cleveleys 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Ulverston 9.5 miles15.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Old Barrow and Hindpool Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Risedale and Roosecote Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Barrow-in-Furness Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Ormsgill and Parkside Ward 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Dalton South Ward 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Dalton Town with Newton Parish 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Dalton-in-Furness Built-up area 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Aldingham Parish 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Low Furness Ward 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Urswick Parish 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Dalton North Ward 6.9 miles11.1 km
Example postcodes in Walney Island
LA14 3NX, LA14 3YP, LA14 3LG, LA14 3XP, LA14 3HY, LA14 3BN, LA14 3HH, LA14 3EZ, LA14 3LN … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 54.3 miles87.4 km
- Manchester Airport 64 miles103 km
- Barrow-in-Furness Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Roose Railway Station 2.6 miles4.2 km
Hotels in Walney Island Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Barrow-in-Furness 3
- Duke of Edinburgh Hotel 4
- Escape Hotel 3
- The Derby Hotel 2
- West Point House
- Ambrose Hotel 3
Schools in Walney Island
- George Hastwell School Special Academy Special
- South Walney Infant and Nursery School Primary
- South Walney Junior School Primary
- St Columba's School Primary
- Vickerstown School Primary
- Walney School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Holker Street Stadium 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Roanhead Beach Beach 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Holker Hall Estate 12.2 miles19.7 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 18 miles28.9 km
- Lancaster University University 19 miles30.5 km