Arnside and Silverdale

A view of Morecambe Bay from the top of Jack Scout in Silverdale, Cumbria — Look carefully on your visit to Silverdale and you might find a fossil of a shark's tooth

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Our countryside space is open. We encourage everyone to observe social distancing measures. Please stay local if possible to avoid creating hotspots.

A place to explore miles of coastal countryside from clifftops to woodland and wildflower meadows.

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit

We're starting to open some gardens and parklands in England and Northern Ireland at reduced capacity, through advance bookings every week. Most places up to 8 June have now reached capacity. New tickets are released every Friday and we'll continue to add new places over the coming weeks. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are now open. All houses remain closed for now and all places in Wales remain closed following Welsh Government advice. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

Arnside and Silverdale

Things to see and do

A couple walking their dog at Arnside Knott, Silverdale — Dog friendly walks at Arnside Knott, Silverdale

Arnside and Silverdale Cumbria

Arnside Knott Circular Walk

Walk through woodlands and then up towards the highest point on Arnside Knott along the limestone paths. Look to the Lakeland fells and Morecambe Bay as you continue to climb and enjoy views of the Yorkshire Dales and back down into Lancashire.

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Get stuck into '50 things'

From going stargazing to building a den or climbing a huge hill and rolling back down it again, adventure awaits.

View under pine trees across the bay to Heysham

Arnside Knott

If you're looking for a walk with beautiful views and the chance to see some wildlife Arnside Knott might be for you.

Eaves Wood

Take shelter under the ancient trees in this woodland walk.

Jack Scout

This is a fantastic spot for a great view just a short stroll from the road, across flower-studded pasture to a rocky headland looking out to sea.

Arnside and Silverdale

Wildlife

A pair of Scotch Argus butterflies on bracken in sunlight

Arnside and Silverdale Cumbria

Wildlife in Arnside and Silverdale

The mix of wildlife that you can see in Arnside and Silverdale is like no other place in the country. Here we have perfect habitats for combinations of species which wouldn’t ever exist together anywhere else. The coastal climate, woodland, limestone pavement and grassland all help to make this area perfect for so many species. The thin limestone soils are home to such a variety of rare and unique plants and wildflowers that are at the very north of their range and these mix with those at the very south of their range making our sites extremely unique and a haven for anyone interested in wildlife. Visit in any season and look and listen out for wildlife all around you.