With a late start today a local walk was inevitable, so with the remains of yesterdays thunderstorms still rumbling somewhere in the distance, under grey skies I drove to Arnside, with a bag full of waterproofs a bottle of water, map and little else, I set off down the coast with the intention of returning over Arnside Knott, not being the appropriate word, with the sun burning through the cloud I aimlessly wandered covering more ground than I originally intended, sixteen miles and six hours later I found myself crossing the lower slopes of Arnside Knott too knackered to climb to the summit, desperately looking for a shortcut back to the car.

From Arnside I followed the coast south passing New Barns Bay, Blackstone Point, Park Point, Silverdale on route to Jenny Brown's Point, west from Jenny Brown's Point crossing Quaker's Stang to reach Crag Foot, a finger post at Crag Foot directed me to the Old Coach Road, through the woods of Grisedale following woodland and field paths I eventually reached the view point on Summer House Hill, down the hill through the park land of Leighton Hall to take the first path on the right, through fields to enter Cringlebarrow Wood, on leaving the woods more field walking through Thrang Moss, exiting Thrang Moss saw tarmac under foot as I strolled passed Brackenthwaite Farm searching for the path that lead to Hawes Water, through the fields and woods of Gait Barrows passing Hawes Water to reach Eaves Wood, on leaving Eaves Wood I crossed the limestone pavements in Middlebarrow Wood to emerge at Arnside Tower, the only obstacle left being Arnside Knott, I desperately searched for the easiest route back, I opted to follow the bridleway through Arnside Knott Wood then make my descent through Copridding Wood to New Barns followed by level walking back to Arnside.

A word of warning, the first half of this walk followed the Arnside, Silverdale shore, under some quite spectacular limestone cliffs passing some wonderful picturesque coves, it is not possible to follow the same route at any time other than extreme low water, alternative paths should be sought above the cliffs, there are plenty of them and the views across the bay are just as good, if not better.

A Circuit from Arnside including Silverdale, Yealand and Witherslack.	back to list view route map
	A Grey day on the Arnside shore, the Kent Viaduct backed by Whitbarrow Scar.
	Having just crossed New Barns Bay views to Arnside Knott.
	The sea washed cliffs on the edge of Morecambe Bay with views to the sylvan slopes of Park Point.
	The ever popular cave at Silverdale Cove.
	Rounding Know End Point with views to a distant Arnside Knott.
	The extraordinary landscape where the sea meets the land, the cliffs south of Know End Point.
	Looking to Jack Scout from the approach to Jack Scout Cove.
	The embankment near Jenny Brown's Point.
	What a place to live, The Brown's Houses.
	The Smelt-mill chimney, Jenny Brown's Point.
	Gait Barrows as seen across Leighton Moss from the pastures above Crag Foot.
	On Summerhouse Hill with spectacular views across Leighton Park.
	In the fields above Brackenthwaite looking to Farleton Fell.
	After descending through Middlebarrow Wood the welcome sight of Arnside Tower.
	On the north edge of New Barns Bay with views past Frith Wood to Hampsfell and the Furness Peninsula
	What a difference blue sky and sunshine makes, the Kent Viaduct looking far more inviting than earlier today.
	From the shade of Grubbins Wood Whitbarrow Scar across the Kent Channel.
	And the viaduct at Arnside.
	Attracting the crowds, Arnside Pier in the late afternoon sun.
	Back at the car, one last shot of the Kent Viaduct before nipping into the bear garden of the Ye Olde Fighting Cocks.
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