Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

Limestone hills, ancient woodland, and quiet estuary shores

Limestone pavements, ancient woodland, saltmarsh, and sheltered estuary landscapes create a distinctive landscape where the counties of Cumbria and Lancashire meet. Set beside the northern shores of Morecambe Bay, this protected landscape combines coastal scenery, wooded hills, and rich wildlife habitats within one of England's smallest but most diverse National Landscapes.

A network of footpaths, woodland trails, and low-level routes links places such as Arnside, Silverdale, Warton, Beetham, and Leighton Moss. Walking routes pass through limestone grassland, ancient woodland, tidal shoreline, and nature reserves, revealing a landscape shaped by geology, wildlife, and centuries of rural settlement. The Lancashire Coastal Way and numerous local trails provide access to many of the area's finest viewpoints and natural features.

Whether following estuary paths, exploring woodland tracks, or climbing low limestone hills for views across Morecambe Bay, this landscape rewards a slower pace and careful observation. Wildlife, changing tides, and varied habitats shape every journey, making Arnside & Silverdale one of England's most distinctive landscapes for self-guided travel.