Walks in Silverdale and Arnside - Walking Routes

• Location
• Description
• Contents
• Introduction
• Sample Route
• Maps
• Further Reading

The Wildlife of the Arnside–Silverdale Area by John Wilson and Peter Lennon, 1978 – background reading that covers the animal, bird and butterfly life of the area in detail.
 

In and Around Silverdale by David Peter (Lunesdale Publishing Group, 1984) – local historian David Peter has delved into the past to produce a fascinating book. Recommended to all visitors, although it only covers part of the area covered in this guide.

Lancashire Rock (British Mountaineering Council, 2006)

‘Cross Kent Sands' by David Peter (Lunesdale Publishing Group, 1985) – the history of crossing the Morecambe Bay sands.

Sand Pilot of Morecambe Bay by Cedric Robinson (David and Charles, 1980)
One Man’s Morecambe Bay by Cedric Robinson (Dalesman, 1984) – the cross sands official Guide relates his experiences.

Warton: The Story of a North Lancashire Village by Morley, Smalley and Thornburrow (Warton Village Society, 1976)

Westmorland Heritage Walk by Mark Richards and Chris Wright (Cicerone Press, 1987) – a walk around the borders of the old County of Westmorland

In Search of Westmorland by Charlie Emett (Cicerone Press, 1985) – a book full of anecdotes and background history; contains interesting details of the Kendal to Lancaster canal

A Walker’s Guide to the Lancaster Canal by Robert Swain (Cicerone Press, 1990) – a complete guide to the Kendal to Preston canal

Pettie: Memories of a Victorian Nursery by Annie Beatrice Champion (edited and illustrated by Avis Thornton) – excerpts taken from the notebooks of Annie Beatrice Champion recording her daily trials and joys as nanny of the Victorian nursery at Levens Hall

The Chronicles of Milnthorpe by Roger Bingham (Cicerone Press, 1987) – the history of a Cumbrian village.

From Keer to Kent – the journal of the Arnside and Silverdale AONB Landscape Trust which is published three times annually on subscription from Arnside and Silverdale AONB Landscape Trust, The Old Station Building, Arnside, Carnforth, Lancs. LA5 0HG. This is an informative and interesting publication covering all aspects of the local scene, including history, flora and fauna. Highly recommended to all who love the area.

Tide Tables are available at local outlets in Silverdale or Arnside.