Visitors are welcome to Sunderland Point but must be warned of the tide
Prince William pilots a helicopter rescuing the occupants of a car caught in the tide
Vehicle access to the Point is via tidal causeway, on the days of very high tides the road can be covered by several feet of water for over four hours or even longer when there are exceptionally high tides and adverse weather conditions.
Generally, tides below eight metres are unlikely to cover the causeway, those above will cover the road for a time dependent on the height of tide. However, there is no hard and fast guide. The weather can and does strongly affect the behaviour of the tide.
It is the responsibility of the visitor to be aware of the tide times and follow the signage at both ends of the causeway. An alternative route is to park your vehicle at Potts Corner, Middleton Sands and walk to the village along the West Shore.
Note: A search for Sunderland Point tides may lead incorrectly to those for the City of Sunderland in the Northeast.
There is no car park at Sunderland Point and owners of cars left on the shingle at the end of the road by the public toilets are reminded this also can be covered by the tide.
Please take great care on the causeway if arriving by car. As well as being covered by the tide, the road is very muddy, with parts in poor condition. Stretches of the road are single track with passing places.
Car rushing dangerously across the causeway almost too late to beat the rising tide
The approach to Sunderland along the tidal road can be very muddy and slippery -particularly after a big tide.
Gravel area at the end of the causeway
Toilets at the end of the causeway
All of the Point is private property and unless there is prior arrangement no vehicles are permitted onto the Point other than by residents.
Visitors are to keep to the public footpaths and the bridleway; the privacy of residents must always be respected.
Footwear: All footpaths and bridleways are unmade tracks. These may become muddy and slippery after rain. Make sure to wear suitable footwear for the conditions.
For those who may need help getting about the Point, a Tramper (A rugged all-terrain vehicle) is available for use. See Morecambebay.org and Book here
There are public toilets but these are accessible by steps where access may be difficult for visitors with mobility issues.
There are no shops or cafes at Sunderland Point, or in the neighbouring village of Overton. If you need refreshments for your visit, please bring a picnic. There are two pubs in Overton, The Ship Inn and The Globe.
A defibrillator is available on Second Terrace for emergency use.
We will be very grateful for the help of visitors in protecting wildlife.
Much of Sunderland Point is part of a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.
It always has a remarkable display of birdlife.
We ask you to please…
Keep a respectful distance away from flocks of birds.
Follow the Countryside Code
Always keep dogs on leads to avoid disturbing and distressing feeding waders and wild fowl.
Don’t fly drones, model aircraft or kites over the salt-marsh or mudflats.
Always keep to the public footpath