© Image: Friends of Hilbre Island

Note: This event is organised by a third party. Liverpool Architecture Foundation CIC acts solely as a promotional partner and has no responsibility for the organisation, delivery, or management of the event. All liability relating to the event, including but not limited to public liability insurance, health and safety, and event operations, rests entirely with the event organiser.

Open Day Event,

Saturday 13th June, 13:30 - 16:30

Hilbre Island, Wirral, CH47 1HZ

Free

The Hilbre Islands Local Nature Reserve is contained within the Dee Estuary on the north west coast of England. The Dee Estuary is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Protection Area, a Ramsar Site which is a Wetland of International Importance and a candidate EU Special Area of Conservation. The three tidal islands, Little Eye, Middle Eye and Hilbre Island and the surrounding foreshores, are freehold property managed by the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral supported by the Friends of Hilbre.

https://www.hilbreisland.info/

Check the tide times for the day you wish to visit.

It is safe to cross from West Kirby 3 hours after high tide.

You must leave the island at least 3 hours before the next high tide.

It takes around 1 hour to walk from the marine lake to the main island. Check the notice board on the slipway.

WALK FROM THE MARINE LAKE SLIPWAY TO THE LITTLE ISLAND AND THEN ONTO THE MAIN ISLANDS.

Do not attempt to cross from Hoylake as there is a deep muddy channel blocking your crossing

Facilities: There are no shops or fresh water on the islands, and very little shelter.

There are 2 very basic compositing toilets on the island.

Toilets are available at Dee Lane slipway 10am – 6pm in the summer months.

Clothing: Always carry waterproofs, and warm clothing, and food and hot drinks in winter.

Footwear: Wear sensible footwear as rocks, barnacles etc can cause injury.

Overnight stays: are not allowed.

Please help Protect the Wildlife:

All plants and animals in the Local Nature Reserve are protected.

Please do not collect any living creatures, pick or damage the plants.

Please avoid disturbing the roosting birds in winter.

Please keep to the paths or rocks to avoid trampling plants or eroding soil.

Please take your litter home with you.

Fires are not allowed on the Islands, if you see a fire please dial 999.

Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times on the islands which are a Local Nature Reserve