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Arnside and Silverdale

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Arnside and Silverdale is a unique countryside area on the verge of Morecambe Bay, stretching from northern Lancashire into southern Cumbria. The entire area is preserved as an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Within the AONB are several National Trust administered areas worth mentioning, including Arnside Knott, a low hill that has proved to be enormously successful as a home to butterflies. The top of Arnside Summit gives excellent views north into the Lake District National Park, and out across Morecambe Bay.

Near Arnside Knott is Eaves Wood, and area of woodland that features several areas of exposed limestone pavement. This type of geological feature occurs when glaciers retreat, leaving behind slabs of limestone, called clints, split by deep fissures, or grikes. If the clints are square or rectangular, as they ofen are, the resemblance to manmade paving is quite remarkable. Eaves Wood has a network of paths making for enjoyable walks, and there is a Jubilee monument at the top.

The Lots, near Silverdale village, is grassland running down to the shore. There are views out over Morecambe Bay from a network of paths. The grasslands provide the perfect setting for spring displays of wildflowers. Jack Scout is a cliff on the Lancashire shore of Morecambe Bay. The geology here is limestone grassland, and it provides habitat for a variety of local song birds, and migratory birds.

Heald Brow is a mix of woodland, grassland, pasture, and scrub. There are good views from the top of the Brow, and a rather odd looking field of hummocks made by large ant nests.

Resources:
Arnside and Silverdale AONB
Arnside and Silverdale - National Trust
Arnside Knott map - OS: SD450774
Eaves Wood map - OS: SD465763
The Lots map - OS: SD460749
Jack Scout map - OS: SD458737
Heald Brow map - OS: SD468742
Morecambe Bay Properties Office, Bank House Farm, Carnforth, Lancashire, England, LA5 0RE

About Arnside and Silverdale
Attraction Type: Countryside
Website: Arnside and Silverdale
National Trust
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OS SD450774
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Nearest Attractions Leighton Hall - 3.3 miles (Historic House) Warton Old Rectory - 4.4 miles (Historic Property) Cartmel Priory Church - 4.5 miles (Church) Cartmel Priory Gatehouse - 4.5 miles (Abbey) Levens Hall - 5.5 miles (Historic House) Holker Hall - 5.6 miles (Historic House) Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition - 5.9 miles (Museum) Sizergh Castle - 7.1 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Grange - 3.3 miles away Kendal - 9.2 miles away Kirkby Lonsdale - 9.8 miles away Ulverston - 10.1 miles away Windermere - 13.5 miles away Ingleton - 15.3 miles away Coniston - 15.4 miles away Ambleside - 16 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Ashmeadow - 0.7 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Arnside, Cumbria Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £269

Cherry Tree Cottage - 2.6 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Lindale, Cumbria Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £280

The Hayloft - 4.1 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Allithwaite, Cumbria Sleeps: 9 Stay from: £340

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Nearest Hotels

YE OLDE FIGHTING COCKS - 0.6 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Arnside, Lancashire Stay from: £65.00

The Willowfield - 0.8 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Arnside, Lancashire Stay from: £50.00

Cumbria Grand Hotel - 2.2 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria Stay from: £55.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Number 43 - 0.7 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Arnside, Cumbria From: £99.00

Lymehurst Hotel - 2.7 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria From: £30.00

The Lindale Inn - 2.7 miles from Arnside and Silverdale Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria From: £45.00

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Grange-over-Sands
Tourist Information Centre
Victoria Hall
Main Street
Grange-over-Sands
Cumbria
England
LA11 6DP
Tel: 015395 34026
Fax: 015395 34331
Email: grangetic@southlakeland.gov.uk
Web: http://www.grange-over-sands.com/
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