Roa Island — Local services in Dalton Town with Newton

Roa Island was an Island. A Causeway was built and it had a railway line. In the 1930's the line was removed. The old Custom House / Watchtower is now a private house. It is centuries old and the coat of arms of I believe of King Stephen are shown but very windswept. The view is across to Walney Island. The Custom House / Watchtower is what is says originally, for watching anyone coming down the Walney Channel to originally enter the small fishing village eventually port to Barrow in Furness to make their way to the Cistercian Furness Abbey. I have known this place all my life. I came for my annual holiday from the 1940s as my parents came...

You don’t have to be a member of the club park on Council car park just outside the compound great home cooked food Sunday Roast is a must, and in my opinion the home made sticky toffee pudding is to die for with cream and ice cream, friendly staff at prices you can afford why not treat the family to lunch out plus the amazing views across Morecambe Bay if you take the coast road...

A great view of Piel Island, pebbly coastal walk round to see the history. Cement added to stop the waves crashing up. Boats waiting for the warmer months. Further out a pebbly/seashell hike to the reserve, past the driftwood seats and back. An old rusty ship and a rotting seal made for an interesting walk. Good to have the sea air in...