Sunderland Point to Morecambe via Heysham Harbour

12.5 miles 450ft ascent

After catching the bus from Morecambe to Middleton Sands I walked south towards Sunderland point where the river Lune enters Morecambe bay

A short walk north from the point is the enclosure round Sambo's grave.

The old port of Lancaster was heavily involved in the slave trade. Sambo was well liked by his master and on his death was given this grave. 

It's adorned now with all sorts of trinkets and tributes 

I think this silhouette of a wading bird is a Knot

All along this section of the Morecambe bay coast are these static caravan parks, all seemingly really well kept. Heysham nuclear power station is now on the horizon....

.....and I was soon walking alongside it heading for the Heysham dock quayside

Heysham dock....

....with perfect timing the Isle of Man ferry appeared on the horizon just as I arrived

The 'Manxman' entering the dock

It's actually a very large dock and one of the locals was telling me how it was once a very thriving port. Rather reminiscent of my home town of Preston. 

(sorry city now!)

When I walked round to the north quay the ferry was already unloading the lorries 

Lunch time sat on the beach at 'Half Moon Bay' looking back to the dock

This metal sculpture on the path to Heysham Head was called 'The Ship' !!!!!

Walking round Heysham Head....

....and passing the ruins of St Patrick's 8th century church....

....with St Peter's current church just round the corner

I think this wading bird is Dunlin?

Now on Morecambe seafront with the very smart, art deco style Midland hotel

The fairly recently renovated Winter Gardens

.....and finally one has to smile when passing this tribute to Eric Morecambe!

With grey skies forecast for the week ahead I decided to have a change and head to the coast. I'd read recently that there was path access to the south quayside in Heysham so planned this route to take in some of the features along this coastline.

All in all a great day's walking