Arnside Knott and the shore
A limestone hill above Morecambe Bay, with the Lakeland fells across the water and butterflies in the grass.
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 190 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 159 m
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About this walk
Arnside Knott and the shore is an easy 7.2 km circular walk with 190 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at Arnside station (grid reference SD 460 788). The start can be reached by public transport.
Arnside Knott is a small limestone hill on the Kent estuary, a National Trust reserve where the grass is full of butterflies in summer and the view from the top takes in the whole of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells. From the station the walk climbs the Knott and returns along the shore past New Barns bay. The bay's tides come in faster than you can walk: stay on the path.
Route
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1
The Knott
Climb from the village to the summit.
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2
The shore
Drop to the shore and return along the estuary.
Summit
Arnside Knott
159 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Arnside Knott and the shore take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 7.2 km route, which has 190 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Arnside station (grid reference SD 460 788). Car parks in Arnside.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Arnside from Lancaster and Barrow. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Woodland and grassy paths, a shore path.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Morecambe Bay's sands are dangerous: keep to the shore path.
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