Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty sits just south of the Lake District. It’s an extraordinary place, famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the simple beauty of the Duke of Burgundy butterfly to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring – full of natural spectacles and a surprise around every corner.

Arnside & Silverdale AONB is a unique landscape of national importance. Recognised as one of England’s finest landscapes, the AONB is especially celebrated for its wealth of plants, birds and butterflies. The area boasts an extraordinary range of diverse habitats, and the mosaic of stunning limestone pavements, low limestone hills, ancient woodlands, mosses, orchards and meadows, along with an impressive coastal setting affording magnificent views over Morecambe Bay, make this a truly special place.

The area includes the following villages:

• Arnside
• Beetham
• Silverdale
• The Yealands
• Warton

There are many nature reserves in the AONB, including:

• Arnside Knott
• Coldwell Parrock
• Dobshall Wood
• Eaves Wood
• Fell End
• Gait Barrows
• Grubbins Wood
• Hyning Scout Wood
• Jack Scout & Heald Brow
• RSPB Leighton Moss
• Teddy Heights
• Trowbarrow
• Warton Crag
   

More information on Arnside & Silverdale AONB website