Open Days and Seal Watching on Hilbre

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© Val Burnett
 
  The Hilbre Telegraph Lookout Station, built in 1841, has been renovated by The Friends of Hilbre and is opened on selected dates for the benefit of members of the public. Visitors can view the exhibition relating to the wildlife and history of the Hilbre Islands and Friends of Hilbre volunteers on duty will be pleased to answer your queries. Atlantic Grey Seals may be observed swimming in the Dee Estuary and hauled out on the West Hoyle sandbank.

To cross safely, start from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby, within the times on this list. Leave Hilbre Island by the latest crossing time, or you may be trapped by the tide. The tides are different every day. For information on tides and group permits (essential but free of charge for groups of 6 and over) please contact:

Wirral Country Park 0151 648 4371/3884

PLEASE RESPECT THE WILDLIFE
ON HILBRE ISLANDS LOCAL NATURE RESERVE

THE FRIENDS OF HILBRE: DATES MARCH – OCTOBER 2008

TELEGRAPH STATION LOOKOUT INTERPRETATIVE CENTRE OPEN DAYS

AND SEAL WATCHING


Always start your walk to Hilbre Island from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby

Always leave Hilbre Island by the recommended time

SAFE CROSSING TIMES {GIVEN AS CLOCK TIMES GMT OR BST}

 The Friends of Hilbre
Open Days and Seal
 Watching 2008

Starting from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby to Hilbre Island
Returning from Hilbre Island to West Kirby

Sunday 30th March

Cross after 9.30am from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby.
Leave Hilbre Island no later than 3.30pm BST.

 Sunday 13th April

Cross after 8am from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby.
Leave Hilbre Island no later than 2.30pm BST.

Sunday 4th May

Cross after 12.30pm from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby.
Leave Hilbre Island no later than 5.30pm BST.

 Sunday 15th June

Cross after 12.30am from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby.
Leave Hilbre Island no later than 5.30pm BST.

Sunday 13th July

Cross after 11am from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby.
Leave Hilbre Island no later than 5.30pm BST.

Sunday 10th August

Cross after 9.30am from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby.
Leave Hilbre Island no later than 3.30pm BST.
 Sunday 14th September

Cross after 2.15pm from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby.
Leave Hilbre Island no later than 6.00pm BST.
 Sunday 12th October

Cross after 1pm from Dee Lane slipway, West Kirby.
Leave Hilbre Island no later than 5.30pm BST.

Please refer to the section Planning Your Trip To Hilbre to ensure you are familiar with precautions to take when visiting the islands.