Routes news from the The Westmorland Gazette

Walk: Why not try this wander around Morecambe Bay

12:01pm Saturday 16th March 2019

Arnside and Silverdale with John Edmondson

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A wonderful walk around the Morecambe Bay coastline but care is needed

7:16am Friday 15th March 2019

THE Arnside-Silverdale area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, writes JOHN EDMONDSON. This walk goes around the Morecambe Bay coastline from Arnside to Far Arnside and returns via Arnside Knott. The Bay is renowned for its fast tides, quicksands, shifting channels and unpredictability. Check the tide calendar for Arnside (https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/arnside-tide-times) and start walking at least two hours before high tide.

Steady three mile climb to the summit of Calf Top

7:15am Friday 8th March 2019

THIS walk from Barbon is easy to follow and starts with a steady three mile climb to the summit of Calf Top, writes JOHN EDMONDSON. Thereafter, it’s downhill all the way (well, almost) to the A683 near Middleton. This walk returns to Barbon using a mile of the main road and 3.5 miles of almost deserted lanes. Some of the tarmacked areas could be avoided but the alternative footpaths can be muddy.

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A walk to savour with sensational views

9:00am Friday 1st March 2019

THE five-mile stretch of the River Leven between Newby Bridge and Greenodd is steeped in industrial history. This short walk, which is mainly along woodland paths, catches glimpses of the past and offers impressive views over the river valley and across the estuary.