How long does it take to walk to Hilbre Island from West Kirby?
ONE HOUR
Approximate time required to walk from the mainland to Hilbre Island, via Little Eye, is ONE HOUR – from the starting point at Dee Lane, West Kirby. Spring Tides = High high waters i.e. 9.0m at Hilbre Island (approx.) least two hours before high tide.
What are the tide times for West Kirby?
7 day tide forecast for West Kirby 2021
- High 03:42am. (7.97m)
- Low 10:22am. (2.55m)
- High 04:00pm. (7.51m)
- Low 10:40pm. (2.85m)
What time does the tide come in Hilbre Island?
For more information, please see FAQs….Tides for 2021-09-10.
| Type of tide | Time (BST) | Height (metres) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 13:54 | 9.2 |
| Low | 20:38 | 1.3 |
Do you walk to Hilbre Island at low tide?
The islands are cut off from the mainland by the tide for up to 5 hours out of every 12 hours. It is safe to leave Hilbre 2½ hours after high water to walk back to West Kirby. If visiting Hilbre over the low water period leave West Kirby Dee Lane slipway at least 3 hours after high water.
When is the high tide at Hilbre Island?
Tide Predictions for Hilbre Island Tide Times BST: BST: Hi/Lo Time Height Low Tide 02:29 3.18m High Tide 08:04 7.52m Low Tide 15:12 2.56m
When is the highest tide in West Kirby?
Monday 7 June 2021, 11:13am BST (GMT +0100). The tide is currently falling in West Kirby. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 7.97m will be at 10:17pm and the lowest tide of 2.29m will be at 4:35pm. Click here to see West Kirby’s tide times for the week.
When to leave Hilbre Island after high water?
You must then stay on Hilbre Island until THREE HOURS after high water (i.e. five hours in total) before returning to the mainland. To visit the island between two successive high waters, it is advisable to follow the tide out starting from TWO HOURS after high water.
When is the best time to walk to Hilbre?
As a rough guide, find out when the high tide is for the day you’re planning to walk over to Hilbre, it’s normally fine to head out 3 hours after a high tide. Most walkers choose to head over the sands at low tide, once over on the island you must look to start heading back at least 3 hours before the next high tide.
