Welcome to Roa Island

Roa Island is a small island located in the southern part of Cumbria, England. It is situated at the mouth of the River Leven, where it meets the Irish Sea. The island is connected to the mainland by a causeway, which is only accessible during low tide. Roa Island is a popular destination for tourists, who come to enjoy its scenic beauty and peaceful atmosphere. The island is home to a small community of fishermen, who have been living here for generations. They still use traditional methods to catch fish, and their catch is sold in the local markets.

The island has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century when it was used as a base for smuggling activities. The island was also used as a quarantine station for ships arriving from overseas, to prevent the spread of diseases. Today, the island is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Roa Island House, which was built in the 19th century and is now a popular bed and breakfast. The island also has a small museum, which showcases the history of the island and its people.

Roa Island is a popular destination for birdwatchers, who come to see the wide variety of bird species that inhabit the island. The island is home to a number of rare bird species, including the black-tailed godwit, the curlew, and the redshank. The island is also a popular spot for fishing, with anglers coming from all over the country to catch sea trout and salmon. The island is a peaceful and tranquil place, where visitors can escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy the natural beauty of the Cumbrian countryside.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: -0.9°C

Feels Like: -5°C

Wind: 7.8 MPH

Wind Dir: N

Local Schools

School	Details
Roose School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Redhead	North Row Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA13 0HF 01229838841 School Website
Cambridge Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Lavery	Cambridge Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA13 9RP 01229827761 School Website
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Barrow Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Simone Beach	Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Lumley Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 2BA 1229840940 School Website
Moorfield Learning Centre Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Robin Adams	Moorfield Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA13 9RS 1229837258 School Website
Barrow Island Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Dixon	Trinity Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 2SJ 01229820302
St Georges C Of E School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Steven Herbert	School Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 2JN 01229841240 School Website
Parkside Ggi Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Walker	Greengate Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA13 9BY 01229828348 School Website
Greengate Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs S Jackson	Greengate Street Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 1BG 01229812592
Yarlside Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janine Pierce	Red Oak Avenue Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA13 0LH 01229840930 School Website
Newbridge House Pru Pupil Referral Unit Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Miss Lisa Balderstone	Newbridge House Ewan Close Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA13 9HU 01229407470 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Roose Flass Lane, Roose, Cumbria, LA13 9SJ 2.92 Miles

Barrow-In-Furness Station Approach, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QZ 3.72 Miles

Dalton Station Approach, Dalton-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA15 8QA 5.51 Miles

Askam Duddon Road, Askam-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA16 7EN 8.04 Miles

Ulverston Station Approach, Off Princes Stree, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0DP 8.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
1St Choice Cabs 01229 838822 54 Ramsden St, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2HH 3.16 Miles
City Lynx Taxis 01229 830400 105 Church Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HA 3.25 Miles
A1 Cars Ltd 01229 838383 177 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1ED 3.32 Miles
Acacia Taxis Ltd 01229 434343 54 Crellin Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DS 3.36 Miles
J. C. Cars 01229 870000 279 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1DH 3.46 Miles
Central Cars And Couriers 01229 870444 Slater Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1SJ 3.51 Miles
1St Choice Cabs 01229 838838 6 Dalkeith Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1SP 3.56 Miles
Avon Cars 01229 471471 Promenade, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 3AA 3.69 Miles
Barrow Cars 01229 820005 131A Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1XX 3.72 Miles
Dave And Vals Airport Service 01229 839144 Bath Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5TR 3.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Piel No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Concle Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Rampside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Hall Caravan Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Biggar Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:10:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Roosebeck No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roose Post Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
South Row No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Westway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salthouse Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dunoon Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Myerscough Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ramsden Dock Road Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Leece No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Friars Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Liverpool House Surgery 01229 402630	Liverpool House Surgery 69 Risedale Road Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 9QY
Bridgegate Medical Centre 01229 820304	Bridgegate Medical Centre Winchester Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA13 9SH
Artful Medical Centre	Artful Medical Centre Crew Building D38 B A E Systems Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1AF
Alfred Barrow Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Duke Street Barrow-In-Furness LA14 2LB
Alfred Barrow Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Duke Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 2LB

Local Stores

Roose Road
81-83 Roose Road
Barrow In Furness
Cumbria
LA13 9RJ
01229 822730
Store Website
2.86 miles

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SPAR Barrow
34 -36 Middle Field
Barrow In Furness
LA14 4BX
01229 432579
Store Website
4.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Church Walk Veterinary Centre - Barrow-In-Furness
30/32 Crellin Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DU 01229 829863 Website 3.39 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Grove Veterinary Centre
231-239 Rawlinson Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 1DW 01229 820402 admin@grovevets.com Website 3.42 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
Wed	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments. Cat only 9-10am.
Thu	08:30	19:00
Only open after 1800 for prebooked appointments
Fri	08:30	18:00
Cat only clinic by appointment Friday afternoons.
Sat	09:00	11:00
Sun	closed	closed

Wild Side Vets
70 Abbey Road Barrow In Furness Cumbria LA14 5UB hello@wildsidevets.co.uk 3.59 miles

Animals Treated
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Alexander Veterinary Centre
47-49 Hartington Street Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria LA14 5SL 01229 836516 avcreports@alexandervets.co.uk Website 3.68 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Furness Veterinary Centre
131 Market Street Dalton-In-Furness Cumbria LA15 8RG 01229846782 info@furnessvets.co.uk Website 5.74 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Alexander Vets Ulverston
Victoria Road Ulverston Cumbria LA12 0BY 01229 582900 info@alexandervets.co.uk Website 8.89 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	closed	closed
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Sandylands Promenade And Beach
8 Whinnysty Ln Heysham Morecambe LA3 1PB 11.52 miles Sandylands, Morecambe And Heysham

Location what3words heads.jumps.warns

Fleetwood Walk
76 The Esplanade Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 7BE 12.02 miles

Location what3words quilting.trial.given

Fleetwood Nature Reserve Walk
Nice Nature Reserve Walk In Lancashire. Nice And Secure With Lake And Green Lands. Lots Of Dog Walkers About Fleetwood Marsh Nature Reserve Jameson Road 13.12 miles Fleetwood

Location what3words daisy.punctual.reading

Bolton Le Sands
You Can Follow The Path Or Venture Across The Marsh To The Beach. There Are Well Trodden Paths Out To The Beach At Low Tide As Well. It Has Views Across The Bay And The Peninsula. The Bay View Garden Centre Cafe (The Potting Shed) Has A Dog Friendly Section Undercover And The Garden Centre Is Dog Friendly With A Small Seating Area At The Back. 49-53 Mill Ln Bolton-Le-Sands Carnforth LA5 8EU 15.77 miles Past Hest Bank And Into Bolton -Le-Sands, Follow The Signs To Bay View Garden Centre. If You Continue Down The Road You Will Come To A Small Parking Area Across From This Horse Pastures.

Location what3words rents.unpacked.compose

Williamson Park
Williamson Park Is Home To The Iconic Ashton Memorial And Holds 54 Acres Of Parkland With Woodland Walks And Excellent Views Over The City Of Lancaster And Across To Morecambe Bay. Lancashire LA1 1UX 16.13 miles Leave The M6 At Junction 33 Or 34 And Follow Signs For Lancaster City Centre. Once In The City Follow Tourist Information Signs For ‘Ashton Memorial’ Or ‘Butterfly House’.

Location what3words ambition.cutback.nudge

Warton Crag
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Warton Crag, Carnforth, Lancashire. Starting At The Crag, The Walk Heads Up And Around To The Top Of The Crag, Passing The Rocking Stones And Warton Crag Summit And Into The Surrounding Woods. LA5 9RY 16.43 miles From East Lancashire Follow The M6 To Junction 35 Then Follow The A6 To The Traffic Lights In The Centre Of Carnforth. Turn Right And Follow The Road To Reach Warton On The Right. Look For The George Washington Pub To See A Car Park On The Left.

Location what3words aviators.flukes.coast

Weather Forecast

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Fog	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Fog
Temp	2.3°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	1.7°C	2.2°C	3.1°C	3.8°C	4°C	3.9°C	4.1°C	7.4°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.1°C	-2.3°C	-2.2°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	0.9°C	1.1°C	0.7°C	1.1°C	4.7°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Fog	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	6.5°C	6.8°C	7.4°C	7.9°C	7.1°C	6.8°C	7.2°C	7.1°C	6.4°C	5.2°C	4°C	4.4°C
Feels Like	3.4°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5°C	4°C	3.4°C	3.8°C	3.6°C	2.7°C	1.4°C	0.4°C	1.1°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Mist	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Mist	Mist	Overcast	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3°C	2.1°C	1.7°C	1.6°C	2.4°C	3.5°C	4.7°C	8.5°C	10.3°C	9°C	9.6°C	6.1°C
Feels Like	-0.1°C	0°C	-0.1°C	-0.6°C	-0.2°C	0.6°C	1.6°C	6.2°C	8.5°C	7.3°C	7.8°C	3.5°C

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