Revised hub plans camping and nature trails

A community cafe will be built in place of the existing changing facilities

A hub designed to connect visitors to nature will include a space for outdoor activities and camping after feedback from residents.

Revised plans for Earnse Hub in Walney, Cumbria, have been submitted to Westmorland and Furness Council following a public consultation.

The 3.37ha (8.3acre) site will now have a greater focus on its landscaping and access to nature trails.

The council said the £2.64m facility would give people the chance to experience "one of the most nature-rich and beautiful coastal locations in the country".

Council leader Jonathan Brook said the site would create a "base for exploration of the wider Walney area".

"Developing this outdoor and skills facility, will help families to access learning, with beach schools and physical activity on the coastline," he said.

Camping facilities and an education centre are being built at the nature hub

The site is currently made up of grassland and scrub and an old changing room facility.

A community cafe and shop will replace the building, as well as toilets and a camping support building.

The council said the open space would be "wilder" with a meadow.

An Environment Education Centre run by Natural England will be built at the hub and providing workshops on the environment.

The project is part of the Brilliant Barrow initiative, which is a series of projects funded by £25m from the government's Town Fund.