South Walney’s seal colony is ‘under threat’ from a rising number of boats according to a local. Canoeist Andy Sallabank has grown concerned over the lack of seals he has seen over recent times, with ...

A record number of seal pups have been counted at a nature reserve as the breeding season draws to a close. Cumbria Wildlife Trust said at least 14 grey seal pups were born at its South Walney Nature ...

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A Cumbrian island near Morecambe Bay could be the ideal location for a weekend away this month. The long but narrow stretch of land named Walney Island runs just 11-miles long, but there is plenty to ...

A SMALL English island with its own airport is set to benefit from a huge new £1.5million walking trail next year. Located off the west coast of England, Walney Island is home to roughly 10,000 ...

A record 563 grey seals were counted at South Walney Nature Reserve near Barrow at the start of the year, using a drone. The colony has grown from fewer than 10 seals in the 1980s and 90s, with ...

From record-breaking grey seal numbers to award-winning conservation projects, 2025 has been a milestone year for marine wildlife in Cumbria. Major achievements have been recorded along the county’s ...