After all the rain of the last 24 hours I decided on a valley walk today. Was I surprised at the amount of water on the roads, diversions in operation everywhere, In all the years I've been visiting the Lakes I can't ever remember seeing this much water, my car sits close to the ground which doesn't help, by the end of the day one small Corsa had definitely learned to swim. After fording several rather serious stretches of flooded road I was flagged down by one of our friendly traffic cops, he preceded to point me back the way I'd come, he looked like he'd had a long night so I didn't argue. That's how I came to be at Arnside.

My day started following my nose, it took me to Silverdale via Far Arnside rounding Blackstone Point and Park Point en route. No walking on the sands it was high tide, the cliff path for me. Striding out across green fields to reach Holgates Caravan Park to be followed by a short walk over tarmac to Silverdale Cove, from the cove I ascended Red Rake to follow field paths with stunning views across the bay, in no time at all I'd reached Stankelt Road, straight across the road to follow Lindeth Road, on reaching the Wolfehouse Gallery a fingerpost directed me to Jenny Browne's Point. I left the lane at the first stile to wander across Jack Scout passing the Giants Seat eventually rejoining the lane before reaching the Brown's Houses, round the point and up the steep ascent of Heald Brow followed by more fields before reaching Woodwell, this enchanting spring and pool used to be the sole supply of water for the villagers and their livestock. An easy scramble up the cliffs followed en route to Silverdale Green, on reaching Stankelt Road for the second time I turned right to be met by a fingerpost directing me to the church. From the church Eaves Wood acted like a magnet I was soon enjoying the views from King Williams Hill, across the wall and over the limestone pavements in Middlebarrow Wood, pausing at Arnside Tower before the easy climb through Arnside Knott Wood, after passing the car park it was just a case of following the lane back to Arnside.

Silverdale from Arnside return through Eaves Wood.	back to list view route map
	High tide in the Kent Estuary looking to Meathop Fell.
	If there's gold at the end of this rainbow it's for the fish, Hampsfell seen across the waters of Morecambe Bay.
	Seen from near New Barns Bay Whitbarrow Scar to the far right the Kent Viaduct.
	On the cliff path rounding Blackstone Point with wonderful views to Humphrey Head.
	Seen across the sea washed turf at White Creek the Sylvan slopes of Arnside Park.
	Taking a breather on the cliffs at Arnside Point, admiring the views across White Creek to Hampsfell and Grange-over-Sands.
	At Silverdale Cove I ponder the question, is this strange round cave natural or man made?, if anyone knows please let me know.
	Jack Scout provides a fine viewpoint, across the skyline the Furness Peninsula.
	The stunning view from the Giant's Seat, taking in Morecambe Bay and the Lancashire Coast.
	Endless views to the west as seen from Jenny Browne's Point.
	The past endeavors of man, the Smelt Mill Chimney at Jenny Brown's Point.
	From industry of the past to industry of the present, on the far horizon you can just make out the Nuclear Power Stations at Heysham.
	Coastal erosion, I can remember when this wide channel used to be almost narrow enough to jump over, now that makes me feel old.
	Perched on a rock, having a brew with views to Warton Crag for company.
	Between the slopes of Heald Brow and Cringlebarrow Wood the limestone escarpment of Farleton Fell.
	Striding through green pastures with views to Arnside Knott.
	The spring at Woodwell.
	One of few clearings in Eaves Wood passed en route to King William's Hill.
	On King William's Hill with mouth-watering views over Silverdale.
	In the other direction Humphrey Head across Morecambe Bay.
	Seen over Arnside Tower Farm the steep southern slopes of Arnside Knott.
	Finally back at Arnside.
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