An afternoon spent rambling through the woodland and pastures surrounding Arnside and Silverdale, a day of green fields and dappled shade, greeted by the first intimations of Autumn, ending with a breezy walk along the coast.

Our route from Arnside followed the Limestone Link Footpath through the dappled shade of Underlaid Wood, pausing at the Fairy Steps for a brew before heading to Slack Head, through Slack Head with tarmac under foot to enter the fields at Leighton Beck Bridge, via green pastures bordered by limestone walls we soon reached Hawes Water a gem in Silverdale's crown, onwards to Waterslack where we enter Eaves Wood to enjoy stunning views from King William's Hill, enough of woodland and farmland, enough of walking through fields full of bovine beasts the boss made the decision to head back along the edge of Arnside Park on cliffs washed by the sea, so with spectacular views across Morecambe Bay, a cool wind blowing off the Irish Sea we made our way back to Arnside for a meal in the BIG CHIP Cafe, and very good it was.

From Arnside, the Fairy Steps, Gait Barrows and the Coast.	back to list view route map
	Approaching Hazelslack Tower from the south.
	Striding out along the Limestone Link about to enter Underlaid Wood.
	A tight squeeze, Sue scrambles up the Fairy Steps.
	Ascending through green pastures above Leighton Beck Bridge, with Underlaid wood clearly visible across the skyline.
	Exiting a small coppice with the woods of Gait Barrows to the right.
	Strolling through Gait Barrows Nature Reserve, the woods ahead hide Hawes Water a real gem well worth a visit.
	We are now walking through the dappled shade in beautiful Eaves Wood, this feature is known as the Beech Circle.
	Sue soaks up the views from King William's Hill and what superb views they are.
	With Eaves Wood and Far Arnside now behind us, under late afternoon sun we find ourselves heading along the coast path.
	Stunning views down the Silverdale coast.
	On the cliff path approaching Park Point.
	Humphrey Head as seen across the shifting sands of Morecambe Bay.
	A decision to be made, at this point a path leads down to the beach, is it the beach or the cliff path.
	The beach with big skies over the Furness Peninsula.
	Crossing the sands looking to Meathop Fell.
	Arnside Knott with the first signs of Autumn colour.
	Seen from New Barns Bay the Kent Channel and the impressive viaduct at Arnside.
	Late afternoon view to the cliffs of Whitbarrow Scar.
	South across New Barns Bay.
	Finally the pier at Arnside, not a soul in sight.
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