Outdoor Explorers

Escape to stunning landscapes in an area which has inpired famous poets and artists down the centuries. Hike along the dramatic coastline of Morecambe Bay and Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or explore the idyllic Lune Valley and Bowland Fells.

Morecambe Bay is famed for its stunning coastal scenery and sunsets. Leading into the Arnside and Silverdale AONB the area forms a unique habitat for thousands of birds and rare wildlife, looking onto the striking Lakeland Fells. Close by, the tranquil Lune Valley has provided much inspiration to the likes of Turner and Wordsworth as it fringes onto the fells and valleys of the Forest of Bowland AONB.

Explore the coastal limestone pavements, salt marshes and views of Morecambe Bay on foot, or hike and rock climb up its crags. Enjoy time fishing, bird watching and spotting rare butterflies, or uncover the pretty Lune Valley. Share a sedate picnic at the Crook O'Lune, or even try an exhilarating kayak down the river's rapids. And after action-packed day outdoors, enjoy a cosy open fire with fine ale.

TOP THINGS TO SEE AND DO

VIEWPOINTS OF MORECAMBE BAY; Discover key vantage points at Sunderland Point, Jenny Brown's Point, Heysham Head and more.

RSPB LEIGHTON MOSS: Watch all the birds in the largest reed-bed in England's North West.

LUNE VALLEY RAMBLE AND CROOK O' LUNE: Enjoy the tranquility of the Lune Valley and its most celebrated picnic spot.

WARTON CRAG: Hike up Warton Crag for panoramic views.

HEYSHAM MOSS AND NATURE RESERVES: Explore these celebrated nature reserves in Heysham.

DON'T MISS NEARBY

GLASSON: Explore the port in the traditional fishing village of Glasson.

VILLAGES OF THE LUNE VALLEY: Discover the pretty villages of Caton, Hornby, Wray and many more.

ARNSIDE AND SILVERDALE: Explore the coastal villages at the heart of the AONB area.

INGLETON: See the falls and caves to the east of the Lune Valley.

KIRKBY LONSDALE: Discover the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale to the north of the Lune Valley.