With the rapid increase in the price of fuel and the lengthening of the days in 2013 it makes sense to make maximum use of time.

In the afternoon I walked around Heysham Head but in the morning I explored the stone jetty in Morecambe.

The old Midland station complex is now an information centre and is well worth an extended visit. Those interested in the history of railways should not rush this area. From the station turn right for just a short distance and then cross the road and turn right. This leads onto a wide promenade and then turn right again.

Approach the Midland Hotel. This is another chance to explore the history of the railway system. The Midland was built in the 1930s for the railway company and was famous for the decor of the period. Thank goodness that the hotel has been restored in all its glory. Take the chance to enjoy a coffee and soak up a rare blast from the past. Also enjoy ther large conservatory which fits in perfectly with its status as a listed building. From the hotel turn into the stone jetty, keeping the bollards to the left.

Stop at the bird maze. Each part of the maze has a bird and all around the jetty are bird sculptures of the species that occur around Morecambe Bay. Continue to follow the sculpture trail.

Approach the cafe and lighthouse associated with the old steamer pier, which was once a focal point of visitors in search of a cruise in Victorian times. Much of the area has retained its old atmosphere. Continue following the sculpture trail but spend time looking at the anglers to see what they are catching.

Spend some time looking at an unusual game of hopscotch. This has a bird theme to it. To the numbers a rhyme has been added and which is associated with magpies:

One for sorrow

Two for mirth

Three for a wedding

Four for a birth

Five for the rich

Six for a witch. 

Continue along the jetty.

After the magpie hopscotch comes a word puzzle area. This has a jumble of letters spread out over a pretty big area. Visitors can follow the letters by strolling about and pick out the names of birds. Continue along the bay to reach the promenade.

Turn left along the promenade to reach an amusement area on the right. Continue to follow the promenade to reach the statue of Eric Morecambe, himself a keen birdwatcher.

Turn right at the statue and right again to reach the pavement parallel to the A589. After a short distance turn left to the old station and then to the start of the walk.