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Sunset stride to cut-off Hilbre Island | Low tide walk

Join us for a beautiful low tide adventure across the Dee Estuary to Hilbre Island! 🌅✨ When the tide goes out, you are able to walk over from the mainland to this wildlife haven off the Wirral coast, at the mouth of the Dee Estuary. We walk out at golden hour to a beautiful winter sunset. Hilbre Island, part of a three-island group in the Dee Estuary, has a rich history dating from Neolithic times to its current status as a nature reserve. Once connected to the mainland, it became tidal around 5,500 BC. It has hosted hermits, Benedictine monks, a 19th-century telegraph station, and is now famous for its bird observatory, seal colony, and as a popular walking destination from West Kirby.  Key Historical Periods  Prehistoric and Roman: Archaeological finds indicate visits during the Stone and Bronze Ages. The Romans may have used the island for monitoring shipping, evidenced by pottery and beads discovered there. Monastic Era: A cell of Benedictine monks was established around 1080 as a dependency of Chester Cathedral. The name "Hilbre" likely derives from a medieval chapel dedicated to St. Hildeburgh, an Anglo-Saxon saint. Post-Dissolution: Following the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century, the island continued to be used for monitoring shipping, with monks keeping a beacon lit. 19th-20th Century: A telegraph station was built in 1841 to communicate with ships, operating until 1860. A navigation light was established in 1927. The island was inhabited by a resident ranger until 2011. Modern Day: Today, the islands are a Local Nature Reserve owned by Wirral Council, managed for wildlife, particularly migrating birds and grey seals.  The islands are tidal; they are cut off from the mainland for up to five hours out of every twelve. Nature: The area is a vital stopover for migrating birds and has a large grey seal colony. Management: The Friends of Hilbre helps manage the island, and it is a popular spot for birdwatching and coastal walks. Timestamps:00:00 Intro 01:36 Wing Surfing 02:07 Walking out across the sand 04:12 Stunning reflections and scenery 04:58 Beautiful sunset over the estuary 06:45 Arriving at Little Eye 07:46 Meadow Pipit 08:10 Making our way to Middle Eye 09:32 Cave at Middle Eye 10:25 Do you like terrible jokes 10:40 Walking over Middle Eye 13:40 Ann Cleeves, Author 14:13 Arriving at Hilbre Island 15:15 Ornithological bird ringing 15:55 Brent geese 16:25 The old derelict lifeboat station 20:33 Changing landscape 21:17 The return walk 23:29 Seals 25:15 Race back before high tide across moonlit sands Hilbre’s only accessible twice daily at low tide—check tide times before visiting! Perfect for walkers, nature lovers, and sunset chasers. 👍 Like & Subscribe for more coastal adventures! #HilbreIsland #DeeEstuary #LowTideWalk #SunsetVibes #seals #geese #nature #naturesounds #naturelovers #coastal #sunset #art ‪@TheWirralChannel‬ Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Vaporian - Silhouettes - https://thmatc.co/?l=27A22502 Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Nico Anuch - Echoe Tides - https://thmatc.co/?l=41E557FE Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by John Lynch - It's So Good to be Alive - https://thmatc.co/?l=5E71094F