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sandysmith Says: To reach Hilbre Island start at the slipway near the north end of West Kirby Marine Lake. The distance is about 4 miles (note no refreshments are available on the island). Plan your visit around the tide times as Hilbre is cut off for several hours per day. The notice board...
sandysmith Says: Want to see what the islands look like right bow??Well you can as there is a web cam for Hilbre Island :-)Just click on the link below:Using th links on this site there is even a slide show availbale.
sandysmith Says: As you walk around Middle Eye to Hilbre Island you must surely notice the rocks which are a glorious red colour with amazing striations cut into them over the years. The rock is unter Sandstone (also present on the Wirral forming the rocky ridge from West Kirby to...
sandysmith Says: On Hilbre Island a generator (mound of grass with a low brick chimney) was used to power lights during world war II. This made Hilbre look like a ship and thus attracted german bombers away from Wirral and Liverpool.
sandysmith Says: Footprints of a prehistoric reptile called CHEIROTHERIUM have been found on Hilbre. Today though you can see grey seals around the islands on the sandbanks in the distance. Many birds flock to the estuary too and this is a good spot for watching bird life.
sandysmith Says: During the walk to Hilbe Island itself, many rock pools can be seen around - great place for kids to go looking for crabs and to dip their buckets in to see what they can find ;-0
sandysmith Says: At the far end of Hilbre Island is the old lifeboat station - rescues once started from here but noe there is a new staion at Hoylake.
sandysmith Says: Don't walk directly to Hilbre as the sand is unsafe - walk towards the left hand island called LITTLE EYE. When you reach Little Eye turn right towards MIDDLE EYE. Middle Eye has lovely grassy paths which you can reach from steps on the right-hand side next to a wave-cut...
sandysmith Says: On Hilbre Island there is an old legend of Lady's Cave where a dying girl was cast up after throwing herself from a ship to avoid an arranged marriage.
sandysmith Says: Check the tide times if you don't want to be stuck on Hilbre for longer than you want. As a general rule you are safe to leave for Hilbre 3 hours before high tide to get back to West Kirby and three hours afterwards.
sandysmith Says: When the sand is really dry its easy to walk barefoot out to Hilbre - so follow these guys examples and take off your shoes.Some rocks are found nearer to Hilbre and nay be slippery with seaweed so jelly or plastic shoes are a good option.
sandysmith Says: The Hilbre Group of islands are situated at the mouth of the Dee Estuary, and form part of the Dee Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest which is of international importance. They're called Little Eye, Middle Eye and Hilbre and all are natural nature reserves - the...
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At the far end of Hilbre Island is the old lifeboat station - rescues once started from here but noe there is a new staion at Hoylake.
Q: Hello I am planning on walking over to the island on saturday with a group of children who are studying dinosaurs at school. I was...
A: You could contact the rangers and ask for specific directions (they would like to know that you are taking a group onto the island anyway). coastalpark@wirral.gov.uk...
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Hilbre is the largest of 4 islands off West Kirby and the sunsets over here and the Dee estuary are amazing. When the tide is out it is possible to walk over to the islands from West Kirby - check the...
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