Arnside and Silverdale
A place to explore miles of coastal countryside from clifftops to woodland and wildflower meadows.
Arnside and Silverdale
Overview
A place to explore miles of coastal countryside from clifftops to woodland and wildflower meadows.
Arnside Knott is covered with limestone grassland and mixed woodland, which attracts a variety of insects and is especially renowned for butterflies.The area is made up of species-rich limestone grassland, woodland, wet meadow, scree and scrub.
There are outstanding views from the summit to the Lake District and Morecambe Bay.
The Lots in Silverdale is an area of easy-walking grassland in the middle of the village, which leads down to the shore at the Cove and has wonderful views over Morecambe Bay.
Jack Scout is one of only two cliffs in the area and provides a good breeding ground for song-birds as well as feeding places for weary migrant-birds passing through.
- Telephone
- 01524702815
- morecambebayproperties@nationaltrust.org.uk
Arnside and Silverdale
How to get here
- Address
- near Arnside, Cumbria
- By cycle
- Close to the Lancashire Cycleway on Regional Route 90. On-road cycling to and from the property sites on quiet country lanes. For more information go to the Sustrans website
- By ferry
- Lancaster Canal runs nearby. There are no public boat services. Public transport links at Carnforth.
- By bus
- Silverdale Circular 33, Silverdale Rail Station - Silverdale Village - Holgates Caravan Site, Mon-Sat. Also buses 550 Kendal - Silverdale and 552/3 Kendal - Arnside. For more information go to Visit Bittern or Transport Direct
- By train
- There are stations at Arnside (0.5 miles), Silverdale (0.5 miles) and Morecambe (9 miles). Regular trains to both Arnside and Silverdale, which have stations on the Barrow/Manchester Airport line. Not all trains stop at Silverdale.
- By road
- 10 minutes from A6 between Carnforth and Milnthorpe. 15 minutes from J35 of M6. Arnside Knott car park: From Silverdale Road (LA5 0AL) turn right (southeast bound) into Red Hills Road and continue for 0.6 miles. Keep left to continue onto Knott Lane for 0.2 miles. Continue onto Saul’s Drive for 0.3 miles up the track and through the cattle grid. Eaves Wood car park: From Silverdale village centre head north on Emesgate Lane for 0.5 miles. Continue straight on along Park Road for 0.4 miles and Eaves Wood car park is on the left at LA5 0UQ, grid reference SD471 759.
- Parking: at Arnside Knott and Eaves Wood. Arnside Knott car park: Situated at the very end of the track (LA5 0BP), grid reference SD 450774. Unmarked and at capacity can hold 15 - 20 cars. Eaves Wood car park: No designated spaces but will hold approximately 15 cars. Jack Scout: Limited roadside parking. Parking in Silverdale (half a mile from Jack Scout).
- On foot
- The Lancashire Coastal Way passes through Arnside and Silverdale, along with many other footpaths. The sites are about a 25 minute walk from Silverdale and also within easy walking distance from the villages of Arnside and Silverdale along small, quiet country roads, with no pavements Eaves Wood: Many entrances on foot which can be found on Ordnance Survey map OL7 - ‘English Lakes South-eastern area’
Arnside and Silverdale
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Arnside and Silverdale
Opening times
Friday 22 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 23 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 24 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 25 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 26 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 27 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 28 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Arnside and Silverdale
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01524702815
- morecambebayproperties@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- near Arnside, Cumbria