Tickets on sale for Fleetwood's annual Wreck Trek to ghostly lighthouse ruin - everything you need to know
Tickets are now on sale for Fleetwood Wreck Trek - one of the most popular summer events on the calendar.
The annual event sees participants walk 3.6 miles across the sands to the old Wyre Light lighthouse and this year it will take place on Sunday June 21, starting at 9.30am.
Usually a sell out event, the tickets for the RNLI fundraiser are expected to go quickly.
Last year the numbers of people who made the treck were into the thousands.
It is a nationally known event which includes the ruined,ghostly lighthouse and a path across the sands which people would normally be too treacherous to even consider attempting.
The Wyre Light structure, which burnt down in the 1940s and is gradually falling into the sea, has traditionally marked the entrance to the River Wyre channel.
Attempting to walk out to Wyre Light, which was first lit in 1840 but destroyed in 1948, would normally be a treacherous exercise, because of the unpredictable tides.
But under the expert guidance of the RNLI, the Wreck Trek is a safe and much loved event.
It made its comeback a few years ago after a break and last year was a sell-out.
Fleetwood RNLI Facebook page stated that the event was strictly ticketed to ensure a safe number of walkers and dogs are not allowed on the walk, due to council regulations. Please do not bring them as you will not be able to enter the course.
Due to the location and terrain of the event it is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair users.
Limited parking will be available at Marine Hall however, if you live locally, organisers are asking for people to walk or use an alternative method of transport.
Participants will need to check in from 8:30am for a 9:20am brief.
They are also reminded not to be delayed for the brief .
Once the walk has set off at 9:30am, latecomers will not be allowed to try and catch up.
Walkers are also warned they will get wet, muddy feet and appropriate footwear is needed.
As spokesperson said: “This is a fantastic community event, raising funds for our lifeboat station.”
For full details visit Fleetwood Lifeboat or to directly book tickets click here
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