Where to Visit - Piel Island
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Visit atmospheric Piel Island, just off the coast of Barrow-in-Furness, and experience a day out with a difference. Meet the King of Piel and members of the family in their island home. A short ferry ride from neighbouring Roa Island brings you to Piel where you can visit ruined Piel Castle and walk round this peaceful island nature reserve. In Medieval times Piel was an important port and the Island was part of the original grant of land to the Cistercian Monks of Furness Abbey. The present castle has fourteenth century origins and commands spectacular views out to the Irish Sea. Refreshments “by royal appointment” at the Bunk House Bar.
Acces to the island is dependent on weather and tides or email pielisland@tiscali.co.uk. Wildcamping subject to advance booking. For groups contact the island.
Contact Details ;
Telephone : 07516 453 784
Email : shipinn@pielisland.co.uk
Web Site : www.barrowtourism.co.uk
Address :
Ship Inn
Piel
Cumbria
Barrow
LA13 0QN
Opening Times ;
Access to the island is dependent on weather and tides so please check in advance with Barrow Tourist Information Centre, 01229 876505 or telephone the Island 07798 858722 / 07516453784. Ferries run on demand from Roa Island (causeway from Rampside) starting at 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at the weekends up to the end of May and then daily from 10.00 until dusk throughout the rest of the summer.
Visitor Prices ;
Free admission to the island. Fee for ferry or guided walk.
Visitor Directions ;
Take the A5087 (marked Coastal Route Barrow to Ulverston). At the roundabout at Rampside follow signs for Piel island, Roa Island and Lifeboat station. Guided walks to Piel leave from Snab Point on Walney island.