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Exploring the Gateway to the Lake District
Visit Cumbria direct quote 'Arnside is a modest sized, unspoilt, holiday resort on the estuary where the River Kent enters Morecambe Bay. This former fishing port has retained many of the features from its past. The beautiful pier and port areas of the town offer stunning views across Morecambe Bay as well as providing an enduring reminder of Arnside's illustrious history. It is a haven for birds, and the surrounding countryside contains a wealth of flora and fauna. Here is the National Trust owned Arnside Knott, a 520 ft high flat rock, which with neighbouring Silverdale in Lancashire, has done much to secure the designation of 'Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty'. It has many lovely wooded walks around Arnside Knott, up to the "Pepper-Pot" at Silverdale or around the coast with its cliff top walks and sea views.'
Saturdays 8 mile walk through open country and ancient woodland to the National Trust owned Arnside Knott from which a 360 degrees viewpoint of Morecambe bay and the Lakeland fells is visible before continuing through pockets of limestone bedrock and crossing the country border into Lancashire and the village of Sliverdale.
The 2nd half of the walk/ walk on the sands if it's safe (we make an assessment on the weekend0 or walk the edge of the sands around the coastal path, narrow paths, honey smelling gorse and wildlife virtually throwing itself at you for attention. together with a walk along coastal paths that provide extensive views across the bay with the Lake District Mountains as the perfect backdrop.
Depending on the tide there may also be an opportunity to walk along the sands.
Grade of walks
Easy going walks with some gentle hill climbs
Highlights
Coastal Walk around Silverdale and Arnside. Enjoyable social evenings.
Summary Itinerary
- Day 1 - Check in available from 5pm. Welcome evening at 8pm
- Day 2 - Arnside Knott and Silverdale coastal path guided walk
- Day 3 - Departure day. Fairy Steps guided walk. The weekend will finish between 4-5pm
Fully Guided weekend 
2 nights accommodation
All breakfasts (cereal and hot/ cold buffet breakfast available)
Saturday evening meal (3 course)
Packed lunch on Day 2 & 3
Snacks & hot/ cold drinks provided
Transport when required for the walks
Guided walks with experienced guide
Bookings and enquiries: 01254 690691 info@countryadventures.co.uk
YHA Arnside
YHA Arnside a mellow Edwardian building in a stunning location with commanding views over Morecambe Bay and great views of the Lake District mountains.
YHA Arnside provides bunkroom style accommodation.
Explore the Gateway to the Lake District
Arnside / Lake District
Coastal Walk
Friday 18th May 2012
Price £180
2 nights
Holiday Code ARN-1254
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