Beaches · North West England
Biggar, Cumbria
Biggar is a village towards the south of Walney Island in Cumbria, England. Along with the village of North Scale, it is the oldest settlement on the island. It now forms part of the Westmorland and F
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow-in-Furness · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Biggar in Cumbria, the nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, located 3.8 km away. Entry to the beach is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LA14 3AX.
About
Biggar is a village towards the south of Walney Island in Cumbria, England. Along with the village of North Scale, it is the oldest settlement on the island. It now forms part of the Westmorland and Furness. Furness Abbey records from 1292 mention a grange at Biggar, of around 100 acres (0.40 km2) in size. Biggar Dyke was built in the Sixteenth century [when the village was part of Dalton Parish] as coastal defence for the village and island. The first mention of the name the 'Queen's Arms' was in 1869 to distinguish it from the recently opened 'New Inn' in the village although it was a beer house as early as 1753. Biggar has remained outside of the main urban limits of Walney and Barrow-in-Furness, and is still a small farming village. It lies on the eastern coast of Walney, to the north of a nature reserve, containing one of England's few oyster farms. Biggar is mentioned alongside North Scale in the folk song 'Wa'ney Island Cockfight' The song has been recorded by Fiddler's Dram and Martin Wyndham-Reed.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Walney and Piel Channel Flats SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Biggar is a village towards the south of Walney Island in Cumbria, England. Along with the village of North Scale, it is the oldest settlement on the island. It now forms part of the Westmorland and Furness. Furness Abbey records from 1292 mention a grange at Biggar, of around 100 acres (0.40 km2) in size. Biggar Dyke was built in the Sixteenth century [when the village was part of Dalton Parish] as coastal defence for the village and island. The first mention of the name the 'Queen's Arms' was in 1869 to distinguish it from the recently opened 'New Inn' in the village although it was a beer house as early as 1753. Biggar has remained outside of the main urban limits of Walney and Barrow-in-Furness, and is still a small farming village. It lies on the eastern coast of Walney, to the north of a nature reserve, containing one of England's few oyster farms. Biggar is mentioned alongside North Scale in the folk song 'Wa'ney Island Cockfight' The song has been recorded by Fiddler's Dram and Martin Wyndham-Reed.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0860, -3.2430
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- LA14 3AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow-in-Furness — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Biggar, Cumbria (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Walney Island
Islands · 2.0 km
Vickerstown
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St John's Church
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Piel Harbour
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Biggar, Cumbria?
- Biggar, Cumbria is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA14 3AX), in the parish of Barrow.
- What is Biggar, Cumbria?
- Biggar is a village towards the south of Walney Island in Cumbria, England. Along with the village of North Scale, it is the oldest settlement on the island. It now forms part of the Westmorland and F
- How do I get to Biggar, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA14 3AX.
- Is Biggar, Cumbria a protected site?
- Yes — Biggar, Cumbria is part of the South Walney and Piel Channel Flats SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Biggar, Cumbria free to visit?
- Yes, Biggar, Cumbria is free to enter.
- How do I get to Biggar, Cumbria?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow-in-Furness, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA14 3AX.