Things to do at Arnside Knott

A landscape view of the hillside at Arnside Knott, with a bench and footpath in the foreground looking over a woodland of trees below — Take in the views at Arnside Knott | © National Trust/Jamie Armstrong

Discover the ways you can explore Arnside Knott. Covered with limestone grassland and mixed woodland, the Knott is an area of national importance for wildlife such as butterflies and rare wildflowers.

Exploring Arnside Knott

From the top of the Knott you can see across the rolls and peaks of the Lakeland fells and the Yorkshire Dales, down into Lancashire and right out over the sands of Morecambe Bay. Sit and enjoy the view with a picnic or carry on along the different paths which take you down to Red Hills Wood or Heathwaite.

The whole of the Knott is open access, so you have the chance to find a little piece of quiet just for yourself whether you're walking, running or sitting. Soak in the sounds and the sights and enjoy the atmosphere around you.

For little ones, a spotter sheet can help you to make the most of your time at Arnside Knott - see how many you can tick off!

Walking and cycling at Arnside Knott

Arnside Knott is a great place to explore for people of all fitness levels. The slopes are enough to get you out of puff but not quite as big as fellow fells in the Lake District, so it’s an ideal spot for visitors who don't want too much of a climb.

There is a bridleway which runs through the Knott for cyclists. This runs from the car park through down to Silverdale Road on the other side with views over towards Arnside Tower. Please note that while we encourage cycling along the designated paths, mountain bikes are not allowed elsewhere on the Knott.

There are many walking routes to access Arnside Knott on foot which can be found on Ordnance Survey Map OL7 ‘The English Lakes south-eastern area’.

Orchids

The earliest orchids, such as the early purple and common spotted, are beginning to flower in the limestone grassland at Arnside Knott.

Fresh air

Fill your lungs with fresh air and see trees and wildlife on Arnside Knott waking up after a long, cold winter. Take in views all the way across to the Lakeland fells.

A view of Morecambe Bay from the top of Jack Scout in Silverdale, with the rocky hillside in the foreground and views of the bay and water in the distance

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Arnside Knott circular walk

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A walker on the clifftop at Arnside and Silverdale

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View across the estuary at low tide. There are wind turbines in the distance.

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