Parbold Ramblers walk
Jul 1, 2018 at 08:30
Parbold ramblers Walk
Arnside Knott and Silverdale
Sunday 1 July 2018
Meet at Parbold shops at 8.30, with walk starting at 10.00 The walk of 7 miles starts at Eaves Wood Car Park
A walk around Arnside Knott and the shore of Silverdale with its limestone craggy fringe and wooded paths includes the fine viewpoint from the 159m Arnside Knott The Knott is renowned for its Interesting Flora which includes six species of orchid, overt 00 flowering plants and a multitude of interesting trees and shrubs. In 1862 two trees were knotted by a Kendal solicitor, Harry Arnold and his bride Mary Susan Gough and they became a notable landmark. Only one of the trees remains as a stump and can be seen near one of the viewpoints. A new pair of larches has been knotted in the hope that the tradition will continue,
The walk will continue past Arnside Tower built in the second half of the 15th century as a tower house for protection from the Scots, suffering a serious fire in 1602, was repaired and remained in use until the end of the 17th century. Onwards from here we will pass through Holgate’s caravan park and continue on to the Silverdale shore looking again at the expanse of Morecambe Bay from a lower level. Time and distance will not allow much more, but to return to the cars and a farewell drink before we leave this area of OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY.
Directions
Take the M6 North, leaving at Junction 35.
Then take the A6 north for Milnthorpe
After about 3miles turn left (Nineteen Acre Lane), S/P Silverdale. This takes you through Yealand Redmayne and Yealand Storrs.
Turn right at the T junction S/P Arnside, then, passing Silverdale railway station on your right ,take the next left (Park Road),there is a sign for" Holgates" caravan park, the car Park is 100 yards on your right..
Travel time l hour, Distance 50 miles.
Toilets
There are none at the start of the walk. There is only a unisex toilet for ONE at Arnside Tower. There are toilets as we pass through Silverdale, towards the end of the walk.
Food and Drink
Bring sandwiches and drink.
Hazards.
Paths are rocky in places, stout footwear recommended. There was no mud at time of recce.
if you need a lift, give Jim Kelly a ring on 01257 463057.
Walk Leader Joe Halsall 07973297801, Bernard Halsall 07789965944
