Book description
Second edition of this popular walking guide to Silverdale and Arnside
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), at the top of Morecambe Bay
in Cumbria and Lancashire, north west England, overlooking the Lake
District. 21 day walks are described and hand-illustrated, between
Carnforth, Holme, Milnthorpe and Arnside, climbing wooded hills and
limestone escarpments with views of the Lake District fells, visiting
nature reserves including Leighton Moss RSPB reserve, crossing the Bay
itself to Kents Bank and following the canal. Many are the visitors who
have speeded past to more renowned National Parks, who, when they do
turn off to Silverdale or Arnside, wonder why they didn't come to this
beautiful area before. The combinations of rocky coastal scenery,
woodland and rough limestone hills either side of the M6 in north
Lancashire, make this a paradise for walkers. There is an extensive
network of well walked paths through an intricate rocky landscape, a joy
to explore. The area is renowned for its flora and fauna, its historic
buildings and interesting geological features. Walks are between 2 and 8
miles but packed with interest, taking longer than their mileage
implies, and can be combined for longer days. Brian Evans began
walking in Silverdale with his parents in the 1940s, while living in
nearby Morecambe. He has also trekked, climbed, skied, caved, canoed
and, more recently, mountain biked all over the world but always enjoys
returning to enjoy the landscapes and wildlife of Silverdale. He lives
near Preston with his wife Aileen, his companion on most of the
adventures.
