Hills of Britain and Ireland
OS Map of Arnside Knott
Height: 159m / 522ft • Prominence: 151m / 495ft • Summit : yew tree 12m SE of trig point • Trip reports (hill-bagging)
A walk along the beach at Arnside, Cumbria
We paid a visit yesterday to Arnside on the south bank of the River Kent, intending to walk along the beach with our little Yorkie as far as the Coastguard post. Then we were going to call in at the lovely little cafe behind it and have a drink and a quick bite to eat. Evie the Yorkie remembered it well and bounded up the steps. But it was to no avail. It had closed and was up for sale. It was a very pleasant walk with a somewhat sad ending.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
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The River Kent near Arnside, Cumbria
This is part of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Kent rises in the fells near Kendal and flows into the north-eastern part of Morecambe Bay a couple of miles from Arnside. Across the other side of the Kent Estuary is the seaside resort of Grange-over-Sands.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
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The Arnside Viaduct, Cumbria
The Arnside Viaduct dates from the middle of the 19th century and carries the Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness service across the River Kent in the south of Cumbria. The line is operated by Northern Rail.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
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Judy with Evie the Yorkie on the beach at Arnside, Cumbria
We have had some lovely weather this week up in the north-west of England. After first calling in to Morecambe to do some shopping, we eventually ended up at Arnside, on the coast of south Cumbria. We then walked along the beach, enjoying the scenery and the pleasant spring weather.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
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The village of Arnside, Cumbria
Arnside is a pretty little village in South Cumbria that sits at the side of the estuary of the River Kent. This joins Morecambe Bay about a mile away, and in effect it makes Arnside a seaside resort. Although it is well off the beaten track, it is increasingly popular with visitors. There is a stone pier with seats providing a lovely view of the estuary and the railway viaduct that takes the Furness Line across the river. There is also a delightful riverside walk.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
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An unusual sight on the Arnside Viaduct, Cumbria
The Arnside Viaduct, which crosses the River Kent in between Arnside and the Furness area of Cumbria, carries the Furness Line, which runs between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. It also provides part of the route to our massive nuclear re-processing plant at Sellafield on the western coast of Cumbria. The train on the viaduct has powerful diesel engines front and rear and looks to be carrying very heavy and specially strengthened containers for nuclear materials. I once saw one of these being tested in a high-speed crash to demonstrate its total resistance to damage. The engine was completely wrecked, by the way. If anyone can cast further light on the train, do please leave a note.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
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A walk along the beach at Arnside, Cumbria
We paid a visit yesterday to Arnside on the south bank of the River Kent, intending to walk along the beach with our little Yorkie as far as the Coastguard post. Then we were going to call in at the lovely little cafe behind it and have a drink and a quick bite to eat. Evie the Yorkie remembered it well and bounded up the steps. But it was to no avail. It had closed and was up for sale. It was a very pleasant walk with a somewhat sad ending.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
arnside riverkent coastalscenery beaches rivers cumbria 54398497131
The River Kent near Arnside, Cumbria
This is part of the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Kent rises in the fells near Kendal and flows into the north-eastern part of Morecambe Bay a couple of miles from Arnside. Across the other side of the Kent Estuary is the seaside resort of Grange-over-Sands.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
54404913894
The Arnside Viaduct, Cumbria
The Arnside Viaduct dates from the middle of the 19th century and carries the Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness service across the River Kent in the south of Cumbria. The line is operated by Northern Rail.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
arnsideviaduct cumbria railwaysviaducts trains northernrail dmucoaches 54417270781
Judy with Evie the Yorkie on the beach at Arnside, Cumbria
We have had some lovely weather this week up in the north-west of England. After first calling in to Morecambe to do some shopping, we eventually ended up at Arnside, on the coast of south Cumbria. We then walked along the beach, enjoying the scenery and the pleasant spring weather.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
54397262708
The village of Arnside, Cumbria
Arnside is a pretty little village in South Cumbria that sits at the side of the estuary of the River Kent. This joins Morecambe Bay about a mile away, and in effect it makes Arnside a seaside resort. Although it is well off the beaten track, it is increasingly popular with visitors. There is a stone pier with seats providing a lovely view of the estuary and the railway viaduct that takes the Furness Line across the river. There is also a delightful riverside walk.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
aonb arnside vllages seasideresorts riverkent sandybeaches riverestuaries 54402500144
An unusual sight on the Arnside Viaduct, Cumbria
The Arnside Viaduct, which crosses the River Kent in between Arnside and the Furness area of Cumbria, carries the Furness Line, which runs between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness. It also provides part of the route to our massive nuclear re-processing plant at Sellafield on the western coast of Cumbria. The train on the viaduct has powerful diesel engines front and rear and looks to be carrying very heavy and specially strengthened containers for nuclear materials. I once saw one of these being tested in a high-speed crash to demonstrate its total resistance to damage. The engine was completely wrecked, by the way. If anyone can cast further light on the train, do please leave a note.
19-Mar-25 • Baz Richardson - often away • flickr
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Arnside station, Cumbria.
With Morecambe Bay in the background.
30-Jan-25 • Jodel Aviator • flickr
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Arnside signal box
Cumbria. It still works a series of semaphore signals.
30-Jan-25 • Jodel Aviator • flickr
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09-Sep-20 • Dugswell2 • flickr
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3321 Arnside Knott
09-Sep-20 • Dugswell2 • flickr
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3321 Arnside Knott
Name:Arnside Knott Hill number:3321 Height:159.1m / 522ft RHB Section:34D: Southern Cumbria Nuttall/Wainwright area:Lake District - Far Eastern Fells County/UA:Cumbria (CoU) Catchment:Kent Class:Marilyn, Hump, Tump (100-199m), Clem (Ma,Hu,Tu,1,Cm) Grid ref:SD 45612 77479 Summit feature:yew tree 12m SE of trig point Drop:150.8m Col:8.3m SD 47125 76436 OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 97 (1:25k) OL7S Observations:trig point at SD 45602 77485 is 40cm lower; knoll 90m S is 75cm lower
02-Jun-07 • Dugswell2 • flickr
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Videos
Yet another local lockdown walk but this time just across the estuary at Arnside; a 5 minute train ride from home. Finn and I had a ...
A walk from Arnside over Arnside Knott, around the coast path back to Arnside then watching a natural phenomena, the Arnside ...
Hosted by Dallam Runners the Arnside Knott Fell Race starts at Hollins Farm Caravan Park in Silverdale. A stunning setting and a ...
An autumn hike up the small mountain of Arnside Knott and viewing of the Arnside tidal bore on the river Kent in the county of ...
Walk up and around Arnside Knott, starting / finishing to the South at the layby on Silverdale Road. Views over to Morecambe Bay.
Notes
- Data: Database of British and Irish Hills v18.2
- Maps: We use OS mapping for England, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. Sadly, Channel Islands, Northern (OSNI) and Southern Ireland (OSI) mapping isn't available online, so we use Openstreetmap.