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Useful Contacts Arnside and Silverdale AONB Arnside and Silverdale AONB 2010 The Old Station Building Landscape Trust FREE Arnside The Old Station Building Carnforth LA5 0HG Arnside Carnforth LA5 0HG Tel: 01524 761034 e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01524 761034 www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk e-mail: [email protected] RSPB www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk Discover Leighton Moss Visitor Centre Cumbria Wildlife Trust Myers Farm Arnside and Silverdale Silverdale Plumgarths Carnforth LA5 0SW Crook Road Kendal LA8 8LX Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Tel: 01524 701601 e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01539 816300 www.rspb.org.uk email: [email protected] www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk The National Trust The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Bank House Farm Manchester and North Merseyside Silverdale The Barn Carnforth LA5 0RE Bamber Bridge Tel: Property Office 01524 701178 Preston (for general information) PR5 6BY NT Wardens 01524 702815 Tel: 01524 855030 (for specific information on sites, email: [email protected] walks or volunteering) www.lancswt.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk Friends of the Lake District Natural England Murley Moss Gait Barrows NNR Oxenholme Road c/o Roundsea Wood Base Kendal LA9 7SS Fish House Lane Tel: 01539 720788 Haverthwaite email: [email protected] Ulverston www.fld.org.uk Cumbria LA12 8PE Photos copyright of Arnside and Silverdale AONB, RSPB, Tel: 015395 31604 The National Trust, Natural England, Cumbria Wildlife www.naturalengland.org.uk Trust, The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside, Jon Sparks and by Absolute. 15k by the Arnside and Silverdale AONB Unit March 2010. Designed by Capra Design. Printed Published Butterfly Conservation. This leaflet has been supported by: Bentham Arnside Silverdale Area of Yealand Outstanding Morecambe Bay Natural Beauty Warton River Kent Printed on paper from a sustainable source understand enjoy enhance support Wildflower Festival Welcome Wednesday 2nd June to Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and to a very special place. to Tuesday 8th June Stunning limestone pavements, ancient woodlands, intimate meadows, Organised by the rich wetlands, impressive coastline and magnificent views are all waiting Arnside and Silverdale to be discovered. AONB Partnership Birds, butterflies and wildflowers abound and there are many features which lay testament to a rich cultural A series of events to and industrial heritage. celebrate the spectacular Make use of the excellent public wildflowers of the AONB. transport and network of paths, bridleways and quiet country lanes From wildflower talks to get around on foot, horseback or and guided walks, cycle. Then take a while to sit back, to painting classes and relax and enjoy the tranquillity. children’s activities, there will be something for the whole family. Situated in the North West of England, spanning the county boundary of Cumbria and Lancashire, the AONB was designated in 1972 and is one of 49 AONBs in England, Further information is available at Wales and Northern Ireland. www.aonb.org.uk 2 3 A Limestone Landscape About 330 million years ago, warm seas deposited marine sediments in layers, or strata. These became compressed to form the limestone rock that is the basis of the distinctive AONB landscape. The limestone was eroded by ice during the Ice Age and dissolved by rainwater. History and Heritage In post-glacial times wind-blown soils were deposited in hollows in the limestone and Landscape is more than just ‘the view’. Discover the cultural, geological and historic heritage of the AONB. others formed from the weathering of the It is the dynamic backdrop to our lives. Look out for... rock. Peat mosses formed over low lying It is how we perceive the relationship ground. between nature and culture in our surroundings. This variation in soils caused a complex Arnside Tower mosaic of habitats to develop, which It is a shared cultural heritage, a living a fortified farmhouse now support a huge diversity of plants record of the interaction between people built around 1375. Heron Corn Mill and animals. People have shaped the and place that is vital to our local and a Grade II* listed landscape for example through farming, national identity. It is a driver for local watermill, built in the Leighton Hall settlements and transport and continue economies, a resource that must be 18th century. home to the world to do so. carefully managed and maintained renowned Gillow This complex interaction of natural and because decisions that change the furniture making family. man made processes has produced the landscape directly affect the quality of nationally protected landscape we live in, our lives. The AONB Partnership aims visit, work in and enjoy today. to take action and influence decisions so that our outstanding landscape can be conserved Look out for... Warton Rectory and enhanced a rare survival of a understand for future large 14th century generations. stone house with great hall and chambers . Trowbarrow LNR Sandside Limekiln Limestone pavement Ancient woodland Limestone grassland and Sil e ve id rd s a Go out...cycle, walk and discover! n l r e A A y y r A redundant quarry t e u a a o e f B O l u ra ts u ta at ndin g N revealing a glimpse of Heritage Trail A self-guided trail through the landscape of the 4 330 million years of A large double fronted Arnside/Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty geological history. industrial structure, located For further adjacent to a quarry site. details, pick up a copy of Limekilns . Furnaces . Chimneys . Towers . Caves . Forts . Ponds our Heritage Pedal into the past through a landscape shaped by generations of people dating back to prehistoric times. Discover this limestone landscape that underpins a rich mosaic of pasture and woodland. Trail leaflet. 5 Morecambe Bay Morecambe Bay is the second largest bay in the Bay UK and is unusually broad, shallow and sandy. With its discovery day constantly changing channels, sand and mud flats and salt marsh, the estuary provides a vital feeding ground for about th a quarter of a million wading birds, ducks and geese in winter. Saturday 24 July, 10am – 4pm Organised by the Arnside and Silverdale AONB Partnership Enjoy the spectacular open views across the estuary to the Lakeland fells beyond. Come along to the AONB marquee People have walked across the sands of Morecambe Bay for hundreds of years. But with fast flowing tides, ever changing channels and quicksands it is a dangerous situated on the Promenade at Arnside place to be without the help of the Queen’s Guide, Cedric Robinson, who leads to find out more about the mysteries several walks each year. of Morecambe Bay. understand To find out the dates and how to register, visit www.grangeoversands.net/TIC or telephone Look out for... Children’s activities, guided walks enjoy 015395 34026 the Bore, derived from the along the shore and a chance H.M.Coastguard Old Norse “Bara”, meaning to learn about the work Arnside is very fortunate to have a group of highly trained “wave”, which is caused by of the Coastguard. coastguard volunteers who are on stand by 24/7 to rescue the surge of the incoming people caught out by the dangerous tidal movements in tide meeting resistance from the Bay. A jet-ski and an Argocat amphibious vehicle, the sands and channels of both with stretcher and passenger carrying Morecambe Bay. capacity, along with quicksand extraction As the sun, moon, wind and equipment are at their disposal. In the rain can all affect the height event of an emergency call 999 and ask for and speed of the bore, it is “Coastguard” or for any other information impossible to predict when such as weather conditions, advice on safety it will be at its most or equipment call 0151 931 3341. spectacular but it is said that the tide can come in as fast as a galloping horse! To calculate the approximate time to see the bore at Arnside using the Barrow Tidetables: Add 1 hour to high tide for BST plus 20 minutes Then deduct 2 hours (plus or minus half an hour) 6 7 AONB Partnership The AONB is managed by a partnership of local district, county and parish councils, government agencies, landowners and voluntary organisations who work together to conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area. The AONB Unit: Four full time members designation, provide landscape related of staff work closely with partners to planning advice, secure funding, implement the AONB Management Plan. work with local communities and They act as advocates for the area and promote understanding, awareness and enjoyment of the AONB by all. Enjoy the many nature reserves Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve contains a wide variety of wildlife-rich landscapes, supporting a large number of exciting and often rare creatures and plants. Conservation It is one of the best places in England to look for butterflies and organisations represented on the AONB Partnership moths including the high brown fritillary and duke of burgundy. Natural England Natural England is responsible for ensuring that enhance England’s countryside, with its rich variety Warton Crag of landscapes, geology and wildlife, is cared Within the AONB, the Wildlife Trust manages part of for in the best way to ensure it continues to Warton Crag, including fine examples of limestone give pleasure to all in the future. National Trust grassland and pavement. Friends of the Lake District owns and cares for some of the AONB’s The diverse mosaic of grassland, scrub and and Sil e ve id rd s a n l A Guide to r e most stunning landscape. Each site has A bracken in the more open areas, is not only Warton Crag do more than just work within the LakeDistrict.