Can visitors camp on the nearby island of Walney off the coast of Cumbria?

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Yes, there are a couple of places to camp on the island of Walney, which is just off Cumbria’s coast and connected to Barrow-in-Furness on the mainland by a road bridge. Visitors can also day trip from Eskdale or nearby Barrow-in-Furness to explore the island.

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