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 miles
- Morecambe 15.4 miles
- Lancaster 18 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 2.6 miles
- Fleetwood 14.7 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde 19.4 miles
- Heysham 14.3 miles
- Cleveleys 16.2 miles
- Ulverston 9.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Old Barrow and Hindpool Ward 1.8 miles
- Risedale and Roosecote Ward 2.5 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Ormsgill and Parkside Ward 3.3 miles
- Hawcoat and Newbarns Ward 3.8 miles
- Dalton South Ward 4.8 miles
- Dalton Town with Newton Parish 5.2 miles
- Dalton-in-Furness Built-up area 5.2 miles
- Aldingham Parish 5.3 miles
- Low Furness Ward 6.3 miles
- Urswick Parish 6.9 miles
- Dalton North Ward 6.9 miles
Example postcodes in Walney Island
LA14 3QT, LA14 3JS, LA14 3QZ, LA14 3QQ, LA14 3YH, LA14 3QX, LA14 3DW, LA14 3NA, LA14 3JH … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 54.3 miles
- Manchester Airport 64 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Roose Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels in Walney Island Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Barrow in Furness 3
- The Duke of Edinburgh Hotel & Bar 4
- Escape Hotel
- King Alfred Hotel
- The Harbour Inn 3
- The Derby Hotel 2
- Escape Hotel 2
- Ambrose Hotel 3
- Premier Inn Barrow-In-Furness 3
- West Point House
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 miles
- Roanhead Beach Beach 5.4 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 12.2 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 13.9 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 15 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 18 miles
- Lancaster University University 19 miles