In the UK, we love our areas of natural beauty, especially when they consist of superb scenery and wonderful wildlife. Arndale and Silverdale, located just south of the picturesque Lake District is just one of these amazing places.
Find a self-catering cottage to rent in Arndale and Silverdale AONB
Find self-catering accommodation to rent in the form of an apartment, cottage or house if you are planning to come with a large group of people and have a truly amazing time close to the Lake District, the Forest of Bowland and within reach of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Arndale and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has a coastline on Morecambe Bay, you may be lucky and find a holiday home to rent that overlooks the water.
Covering a vast area of approximately 75 km and with an incredible surprise hidden in every nook and cranny, this idyllic location includes stunning places of interest like The Pepperpot on the top of King William’s Hill, a sensational stone viewpoint built in 1887 to commemorate the golden jubilee of the late Queen Victoria and Heron Corn Mill, an 18th century water mill and popular visitor attraction for all the family.
If you’re looking for other fantastic views, you should look no further than Arndale and Silverdale’s other popular hotspot, Jack Scout. As well as being the ideal place to see some of England’s finest scenery like the rolling Lakeland hills, why not watch your children play hide and seek in the array of nearby green bushes or how about perching yourselves on the Giant’s Seat and watching the perfect sunset with a picnic or chilled bottle of prosecco in tow? Does life seriously get any better than that?
Wildlife enthusiasts will also love this part of the world. As a national and internationally important wildlife area, it’s extremely common to see the most beautiful birds and butterflies seen for miles around. Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve for example is not only a setting for the most beautiful landscape of limestone in Britain, but also renowned for special species like the Duke Of Burgundy, the Silky Wainscot and the Reed Warbler.
It’s not just the animals in Arndale and Silverdale that are wild, the flowers dotted around the reserve are relatively primitive too. Home to the UK’s rarest bloom The Lady’s Slipper Orchid, you can also find Primroses, Violets and other less well-known species like Broadleaved Helleborine at local woodland areas Coldwell Parrock and Dobshall Wood.
With cycle paths and walking routes a plenty, keeping fit and healthy in this part of the Lake District is a given. The Bay Cycle Way, a relatively flat 80-mile route from Walney Island to Glasson Dock attracts hundreds of tourists each week to its attractive coastal location whereas those wanting to stretch their legs that extra bit further can tackle a picturesque 5-mile circular walk through Silverdale Railway Station up to Eaves Wood where you can enjoy unrivalled hilltop views across the picture-perfect Morecambe Bay. A beautiful place for your essential family selfie with a prime location that would grace the front cover of any photo album!
The villages in Arndale and Silverdale are just as beautiful as the panoramic views. Situated on the shores of Morecambe Bay is the popular village Arnside. An ideal place for a pint of local beer in The Albion Hotel and a delicious bacon bap in The Heron Café, which is situated next to the beautiful promenade. Some people prefer to rent a place to stay within a village because of the local amenities on the doorstep. You would be able to shop and cook for yourself, somethign which suits people who are fussy about their food or have to adhere to certain diets. How about a gentle stroll to settle your stomach after your tasty meal?
Another thing to look out for along the promenade is The Arnside Bore. However, this infamous Arnside phenomenon is far from monotonous. The Bore, as it’s known to residents, is an impressive tidal wave which is caused by a combination of the high tidal range and the shape of the bay which later becomes the Kent Estuary. People who’ve seen this local phenomenon have compared The Bore to a fast galloping horse! Away from Arnside is the historic village of Warton, which consists of the Warton Crag, a 163m high mountain and the tallest in all of the neighbouring areas. Want to see what Warton was like in times gone by? Then, a trip to Warton Old Rectory, one of the oldest and grandest buildings in the community is a given. With its great hall and chambers, you and your family will relish life as a wealthy Cumbrian aristocrat.
Arndale and Silverdale is without doubt picturesque, picture perfect and certainly an area of outstanding natural beauty. With windswept coastal paths, beautiful wildlife and stunning views over Morecambe Bay and the surrounding areas, it’s a place that visitors will fall in love with and return to time after time.