Hilbre is tidal. Check crossing information and conditions before setting out

A calm view across rocks and the estuary from a coastal bank

Photo gallery

Hilbre in pictures

A curated view of the islands, their wildlife, buildings and the people who care for them.

Curated collection

Island photographs

Every published photograph must have an accessible description and an approved rights record.

A panoramic aerial view of the Hilbre island chain surrounded by the Dee Estuary — The Hilbre island chain seen across the Dee Estuary Landscape

Sea thrift flowering beside rocks above the estuary — Sea thrift flowering beside rocks above the estuary Wildlife

A grey seal looking above the surface of the water — A grey seal looking above the surface of the water Wildlife

The glazed Telegraph Station lookout on Hilbre Island — The glazed Telegraph Station lookout on Hilbre Island Heritage

A natural sandstone arch opening onto the shore — A natural sandstone arch opening onto the shore Geology

Visitors gathering outside an island building during an organised event — Visitors gathering outside an island building during an organised event Friends at work