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Grange over Sands

Situated by the sea, Grange-over-Sands was originally part of the county of Lancashire, until 1974 when Cumbria was created under local government re-organisation. The town has a population of just over 4,000, and has now evolved into a popular seaside resort on the north side of Morecambe Bay.

In the centre of the peninsula is Cartmel, with its picturesque inns, shops and dwellings, and the summer racing season attracts visitors from all over England. To the south of Grange-over-Sands is the former Viking homestead of Allithwaite, which leads to Humphrey Head.

Flookburgh, to the west of the town was once an important fishing village and market garden centre, and fishermen still catch shrimps, cockles, mussels and flukes. Nearby Cark is a quiet village which once accommodated a large cotton mill, and was a busy port during the 18th Century. Holker Hall is a short distance away and belongs to the Cavendish family. A famous garden festival is held here every Spring, when colourful flora and fauna are displayed.

The family seat of the Cavendish family dates back to the early 16th Century, and in 1871 a fire destroyed the west wing of the house, which was rebuilt in red sandstone. The entire wing is now open for visitors to enter, and attractions include an impressive library and a beautiful courtyard and gardens.

Holker Hall

Holker Hall offers visitors a nostalgic reminder of old automobiles with a large collection of cars, motorbikes, bicycles and engines, housed in a replica 1930s garage. The Campbell Bluebird exhibition pays tribute to Sir Malcolm Campbell´s son, Donald, who secured 21 world land and water speed records. Full sized replicas of the different Bluebirds include the K7, in which Donald Campbell was tragically killed in 1967, when trying to break his own water speed record on Lake Coniston.

Morecambe Bay

Morecambe Bay is home to mud flats and sand banks which are important feeding grounds for migrating and over wintering birds such as Curlew and Oystercatchers. The birds feed on the vast array of worms and shellfish hidden in the sands.

Hampsfell

Hampsfell is a limestone plateau which is one of the highest points on the Cartmel peninsula at 221 metres high, and boasts stunning panoramic views. Situated at the top of Hampsfell is the hospice which was built in 1835 by George Remington, vicar of Cartmel, as a refuge for weary travellers. A nature trail is situated over Hampsfell, and you can get further information from Grange Tourist Information Centre.

Humphrey Head Nature Reserve

Humphrey Head juts out into Morecambe Bay, and is made up of limestone. The reserve covers the western cliffs on top of the head, but excludes the woodland. Exposure to wind, rain and salt spray has created a diverse range of flora and fauna which includes Lancastrian Whitebeam and Rock Samphire.

Brown Robin Nature Reserve

Brown Robin nature reserve is an area of woodland and grassland above Grange-over-Sands, and a wayland circular path can be followed around the reserve with information panels featuring throughout the trail. Different stages of coppice management can be seen along the walk, and this is a must-see nature reserve for lovers of the countryside.

Eggerslack Wood

Eggerslack Wood is a large area of Forestry Commission woodland which is situated between Hampsfell and Brown Robin Nature Reserve. Formerly coppiced to provide bobbins for the textile mills and wood for charcoal burning, the wood is also home to old pitheads, which can still be seen.  Paths and woodland trails run through the wood and provide access to Hampsfell and other main footpaths in the area.

Walks and Trails

The Cumbria Coastal Way is a long-distance route of 182 miles between Morecambe Bay and Solway Firth, and runs around the coastline of Cumbria. Taking in the Victorian towns of Barrow and Millom and the Roman town of Carlisle, this is a region of great outstanding natural beauty.

The Cistercian Way is a 33 mile walk through Furness and Cartmel, and winds its way through a landscape shaped by monks, merchants, miners, shipbuilders and fishermen. The walk starts at Roa Island near Barrow-in-Furness, and passes through Furness Abbey, Dalton-in-Furness, Ulverston, Cartmel and Grange-over-Sands. A railway link connects Ulverston with Cark or walkers can take a longer detour on foot via Greenodd.

The Furness way is 75 miles long and runs from Arnside on the eastern side of Morecambe Bay to Ravenglass on the Irish Sea. Passing through Lindale, Cartmel and Haverthwaite, this challenging walk attracts many adventurous visitors to the area.

For the less ambitious visitors, the Promenade in Grange offers a delightful traffic-free walk for 1.5 miles along the shore of the bay from the railway station towards Kent's Bank, with great views over the local landscapes. The walk can be accessed from Grange railway station or via an underpass at Main Street car park.

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