Sunday 13 February 2011

B Walk at Arnside No 317

Walk Leader: Keith Scott
Distance: 7 miles
Total Ascent/descent: 985ft


A beautiful walk for the first walk of the season, not too taxing yet packed with variety with views across an ever changing bay, lovely varied limestone woodland filled with birdsong as they prepare for the new broods, an historic Folly and splendid view of the Cumbrian mountains from the Knott viewpoint.



Leaving Arnside on the the promenade we walk in the direction of Silverdale along the coastal path, occasionly slightly rough in parts,passing thro' the caravan site at Grubbins Wood and continuing along the edge of Arnside Park eventually reaching the caravan site at " Far Arnside "


Heading inland the we pass thro' Elmslack village and climb steadily to " The Pepper Pot " ( A Victorian landmark in the form of a 20 ft. tower ).


Passing thro' Middlebarrow Wood we reach Arnside Tower, before starting the ascent of the " Knott " (approx 500 ft ) with superb views on a clear day. We finally descend to Arnside finishing on the promenade, a total distance of approx. 7 miles. 




The walk is not too difficult, the only real climb being " The Knott "
 The railway viaduct from Arnside Park

 Looking over to Grange from Arnside Park

 The view from Arnside Knott trig point.

 Back to the village and refreshments 
after a relaxing and enjoyable walk with good company

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