Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as:
Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
Good: generally good water quality
Sufficient: meets minimum standards
Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
Our weather forecast for Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria
Today (Sunday, Feb 28)
Expect a temperature in the range 3.2℃ to 3.7℃ with a wind speed 2.2 m/sec (ENE)
Monday, Mar 01
Expect a temperature in the range 4.2℃ to 4.4℃ with a wind speed 4.7 m/sec (NE)
Tuesday, Mar 02
Expect a temperature in the range 3.6℃ to 4.6℃ with a wind speed 4.4 m/sec (E)
Wednesday, Mar 03
Expect a temperature in the range 3.7℃ to 4.2℃ with a wind speed 4.2 m/sec (ENE)
Thursday, Mar 04
Expect a temperature in the range 3.6℃ to 4.1℃ with a wind speed 7 m/sec (ENE)
Friday, Mar 05
Expect a temperature in the range 3.4℃ to 3.8℃ with a wind speed 4.4 m/sec (NNE)
Saturday, Mar 06
Expect a temperature in the range 2.9℃ to 3.5℃ with a wind speed 3.8 m/sec (NNE)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
Tides
Our tide forecast for Biggar Bank Beach in Cumbria.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Askam-in-Furness beach is on the edge of Duddong sands, the pier is built from slag from the old ironworks. Facilities include toilets, picnic area, parking available next to the beach and more facilities in the town. Read more…
Roanhead beach is a sandy beach with large areas of sand dunes situated three miles north of Barrow-in-Furness. Strong currents make it unsuitable for swimming but the sand dunes and coastal scenery is very good. Parking. Read more…
Furness Abbey is now just the remains of the abbey including much of the east end and west tower of the church, the ornately decorated chapter house and the cloister buildings. Managed by English Heritage, an exhibition and display on the history of the abbey in the visitor centre. Read more…
Newbiggin beach is a sand and pebble mix with rock pools. The beach sits opposite Morecambe in the large tidal sands of Morecambe bay. Newbiggin beach is a good beach for walking the dog and investigating the rockpools. Read more…
Barrow lifeboat station is located on Roa Island and the first station was constructed in 1864. The station now hosts 2 boatrs, an all weather and inshore lifeboat. Access to the station’s viewing gallery depends on when the station is manned. Read more…
Sandy Gap beach is part of the long sandy beach on Walney Island. Facilities include parking and toilets, although other facilities can be found nearby in Vickerstown. Read more…
Piel Castle also known as Fouldry Castle, is located on Piel Island, 1 km off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsula, protecting the deep water harbour of Barrow-in-Furness. A well preserved keep and two baileys remain today. In 1212 a wooden tower was built when the monks of Furness Abbey needed to store provisions there. The abbey engaged in Read more…
Aldingham beach is a shingle and pebble beach at high tide but at low tide reveals a large area of sand looking. On the east coast of the Furness peninsula with views over Morecambe Bay and backed by the small village of Aldingham. Read more…
Bardsea beach is situated at the seaside village of Bardsea on the Furness Peninsula, standing on the west side of Morecambe Bay. The beach is a shingle beach at high tide but at low tide has a large amount of sand. Car parking besides the beach and the chance of a van selling ice-creams,coffee and tea. Read more…
Earnse Bay beach is also known as West Shore beach and is part of the long sandy beach on Walney Island. The beach is backed by grass and a large sand dune system forming a nature reserve to the north. Popular kite surfing and fishing beach. Facilities include parking and toilets. Read more…
