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Wednesday, 9th May 2012
| Walk: |
New Barnes Bay, Arnside Park, Far Arnside,
Heathwaite, Arnside Knott, Red Hills |
| Start Point: |
Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, Arnside |
Grid Reference: |
SD 456 789 |
| Distance: |
5.1 miles |
Ascent: |
641 feet |
| Time: |
2.5 hours |
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| Weather: |
Sunny & quite warm |
| Comments: |
20 people set off along the shore to New
Barns Bay by which time most people were taking off jackets etc. as
the sun was quite warm. Then it was on through part of a caravan
site before turning off into the woods of Arnside Park where there
were bluebells & lily of the valley to be seen. On reaching Far
Arnside we turned north climbing through Heathwaite, which is part
of the National land which includes Arnside Knott. Here were
cowslips & orchids. On reaching the bridal path we skirted Arnside
Knott to reach Red Hills where highland cattle were grazing in the
distance. After more woodland we reached the edge of Arnside &
returned to a good lunch. |
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