A guided walk near Ulverston is set to take place to raise funds for a South Cumbrian charity.
Bay Hospitals Charity is inviting people to take part in a walk to Chapel Island on Saturday September 5.
All funds raised will support patient care across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
It is the first time the charity has offered the route across part of Morecambe Bay to Chapel Island and back. The walk will be led by Raymond Porter, who regularly guides crossings in the area.
The charity selected the route due to its appeal to people of all ages, offering a shorter crossing than traditional Cross-Bay walks and an opportunity to explore the island.
Chapel Island is a limestone outcrop in the Leven Estuary that takes its name from a medieval refuge chapel that once provided shelter for travellers crossing the sands.
Bay Hospitals Charity administrator Nicola Elson encouraged families to take part after completing the route herself with her daughter and friends.
Miss Elson said: “I think it’s a really nice walk. It lends itself much better to families because there’s something to have a good old explore of once you get there.
“I think it’s more interesting for children than the longer Cross-Bay walks and much more appealing for families.
“We did the walk last year with my daughter and a group of friends and children through a local Scout group’s fundraising event.
“Everyone really enjoyed it and we had such a lovely day. One of my favourite memories is that the children found a starfish out on the sands.
“They were absolutely fascinated by it and I was too, because I didn’t expect to find something like that in the Bay. They spent ages looking at it and talking about it. It made the whole experience feel a bit magical.”
She added that the combination of adventure, history and nature made the walk memorable for younger participants.
Miss Elson said: “The children love getting to the island and having a look around. There are the remains of the old chapel to discover and lots to explore. It feels like a real adventure.
“I always think children enjoy a walk more when they have somewhere interesting to get to, rather than simply turning around and heading back again.
“I would absolutely recommend the walk. It’s something a bit different and it gives families and individuals the chance to spend quality time outdoors while supporting a fantastic cause. Morecambe Bay is such a beautiful place and seeing it on foot really gives you a different perspective.
“Every ticket sold and every pound raised will help us continue supporting patients and services across our hospitals, making a real difference when people need care the most.”
Places for the walk are strictly limited, with participants able to seek sponsorship or support a specific ward, department or hospital service.
The event will start at 11.15am on Saturday September 5 2026, setting off from Canal Foot in Ulverston. Tickets cost £15 for adults and £10 for children.
