About the Book
The area covered by this book is compact - north to south from Milnthorpe to Carnforth is 7 miles; west to east from Arnside Point to Hutton Roof is 8 miles. Within its confines is perhaps the most prolific concentration of high quality woodland path walking in the north of England and undoubtedly the most beautiful coastal scenery in the north-west. Much of the area lies within the Arnside/Silverdale area of outstanding natural beauty - almost the whole of the land to the west of the A6 between Warton and Milnthorpe. Whilst the network of paths is well walked and jealously loved by locals, it deserves wider recognition. Anyone who likes a short walk in beautiful scenery would find a visit delightful. Naturalists know the area well, for it is rich in a varied flora and fauna, especially at the several nature reserves and the RSPB reserve at Leighton Moss. The walks described are short enough to fill an afternoon or a short day, but long enough to make you feel feel that you have accomplished something. Times are based on a medium pace without taking into account any major halts. Even so, the times are generous and fast walkers could easily link two walks in a day.
Remember that a fast walker sees little apart from the path at his feet; the connoisseur always takes an hour or two longer. It would be a pity to visit an area which is so rich in plant, bird and animal life and not notice much of it!
Table of Contents:
Introduction Short Walks Historic Buildings in the Area SILVERDALE ARNSIDE AREA South along the shore from Silverdale. Return over Heald Brow and Woodwell North along the shore from Silverdale. Return over Heathwaite and Arnside Tower A circuit from Crag Foot- Yealand Conyers, Leighton Hall, Leighton Moss, Silverdale Green, Woodwell, Heald Brow Warton Crag Nature Reserve Castlebarrow, the Pepper Pot and the Eaves Wood Nature Trail A circuit of Middlebarrow A circuit from Eaves Wood car park- Haweswater, Hazelslack and Fairy Steps- return round Gait Barrows A circuit from Yealand Storrs, Cringlebarrow, Leighton Hall, Leighton Moss and Yealand Hall Allotment A circuit of Haweswater Cringlebarrow and Deepdale Woods from Yealand Redmayne Around the shore from Arnside to Far Arnside, return over Arnside Knott Arnside Knott A circuit from Arnside- Hazelslack Tower and Storth A circuit from Mimlnthorpe- Beetham, Fairy Steps, Haverbrack Fell and the Kent Estuary A circuit from Beetham (The Beetham Trail) Hale, Hale Fell, Slack Head, Fairy Steps, Haverbrack and Dallam Park Alternative finish via Hazelslack and Beetham fell The Cross Sands Walk Linear Walks FARLETON FELL AND HUTTON ROOF Farleton Fell Hutton Roof Crags A circuit of Hutton Roof Crags from Plain Quarry Hutton Roof Crags from the village THE CANAL A circuit from Holme- Farleton Fell, Burton, return along the canal A circuit from Borwick- Capenwray, River Keer, Warton, Yealand Conyers, Tewitfield Levens Hall and Levens Park
About the Author :
Aileen Evans, now retired after a career in teaching and book production, has enjoyed a lifelong love of the outdoors. She has climbed, walked, skied and camped in many parts of Europe and North America and considers the Isle of Man a favourite which continually draws her to return. She prefers to linger on a walk, allowing time to appreciate views, to enjoy flowers and wildlife, and delve into things of historical interest. Aileen has always enjoyed adventure sports and sampled most, including pot-holing, wild-water canoeing and alpine mountaineering. She still particularly enjoys rock climbing and exploring little-known places away from mainstream tourist areas. Recently, with encouragement from her grandson, she has taken up mountain biking. Some of Aileen's more memorable tours include cross- country ski-backpacking in France, walking across the remote interior of Iceland and a trek to Iceland's North Cape, and completing the Tour of Mont Blanc and the Alpine Pass Route. At home in Lancashire, with her husband, Brian, and collie, Meg, she enjoys her garden, particularly the visiting birds. Brian Evans, now retired after a career in printing and publishing, has enjoyed a lifetime's love of the outdoors. He has climbed, walked, skied and camped in many parts of Europe and North America, yet always returns to the Lake District, which has a special place in his affections. He prefers to explore out-of-the-way places, preferably with the added attraction of rock, to which he has been addicted since childhood. Brian has always enjoyed adventure sports including pot-holing, wild-water canoeing, skiing and alpine mountaineering. He still particularly enjoys rock climbing in all its forms, from long adventurous climbs where route-finding skills are necessary to single-pitch bolted sports climbs in the Mediterranean sun. Recently, with encouragement from his grandson, he has taken up mountain biking. Some of Brian's most memorable trips include multi-day alpine climbs such as the West face routes of the Dru and the Aiguille Noire; walking across the remote interior of Iceland; ski-backpacking in France; canoeing tumultous alpine rivers; and delving deep underground in the Vercors potholes. At home in Lancashire with his wife, Aileen, and collie, Meg, he enjoys drawing and painting, and planning the next adventurous trip.
