Saint George's Island

Island in Lancashire

England

Saint George's Island

Welcome to Trafford - Nr Man Utd Stadium where the A56 meets the A5014 Credit: Gary Barber

Saint George's Island, also known as Peel Island, is a small island located in Morecambe Bay, off the coast of Lancashire, England. The island is situated approximately 3 miles west of Walney Island and measures around 25 acres in size. It is accessible during low tides and becomes completely submerged during high tides, making it a tidal island.

The island holds great historical significance and is named after the patron saint of England, Saint George. It is believed to have been a place of worship and pilgrimage during the medieval period. Ruins of a chapel dedicated to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, can still be found on the island, dating back to the 14th century.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Saint George's Island due to its rich biodiversity. The island is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is home to a variety of bird species, including oystercatchers, curlews, and redshanks. It also serves as a breeding ground for seals, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.

Visitors to the island can explore its rugged terrain, taking in the picturesque views of the surrounding Bay. However, caution is advised as the island can only be accessed during low tides and can quickly become dangerous during high tides due to fast-rising waters and quicksand.

Saint George's Island, with its historical and ecological significance, offers a unique and captivating experience for those who venture to visit this hidden gem in Lancashire.

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Saint George's Island Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.472799/-2.2631705 or Grid Reference SJ8297. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Welcome to Trafford - Nr Man Utd Stadium where the A56 meets the A5014

Gary Barber

River Irwell at Salford Crescent

This picture is looking north and downstream. This section is one leg of several large meanders that the river takes before entering Manchester (which is only a few hundred metres away to the east) and "becomes" the Manchester Ship Canal.

Keith Williamson

River Irwell at Salford Crescent

This picture complements an earlier image submitted. It is taken looking upstream, across the apex of a large meander that the river executes here. The buildings seen are all part of the University of Salford Campus.

Keith Williamson

Memorial Plaque

This memorial is set into the wall of the former Salford Royal Hospital, which has been redeveloped as an apartment block. It details the names of fourteen nurses at the hospital who died during a German air-raid in June 1941.

Keith Williamson

Rochdale Canal, Canal Street, Manchester

Lock 87 of the Rochdale Canal alongside Canal Street in Manchester.

Martin Clark

Canal Street, Manchester

Cafe life in Canal Street, Manchester, alongside the Rochdale Canal.

Martin Clark

Castlefield Canal Basin, Manchester

Castlefield Basin was the terminus of the Bridgewater Canal and the wharves were at one time used for unloading coal and timber. It is now a fashionable venue, with pubs and canalside apartments alongside the canal heritage.

Martin Clark