From Arnside Pier to Jack Scout via Gibraltar - day walk
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Hi, this is Stephen the event leader
This is my favourite area in the country to do walks and I am sure you will love the area as much as I do. In a small area there is such a variety of terrain and views.
So join me on an 11 mile walk heading down the coast and back in land
Highlights of the walk will be:
- Setting off from Arnside Pier
- Walking along the cliffs with views across Morecambe Bay
- Visiting Silverdale Cove with its pebbly beach
- Walking round Jack Scout , common land on the coast
- Passing the chimney on the beach at Jenny Brown Point
- Then heading inland through woodland trails round Silverdale
- Passsing Arnside Tower
- Skirting round the bottom of Arnside Knott
- Dropping down into Arnside
- Then visiting Ye Olde Fighting Cocks for a post walk drink or two
What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Bring a packed lunch and water