Arnside & Silverdale

Photo Set, Landscape Photography, England, Lake District

I fancied a road trip somewhere a little bit different. A single day, there and back visit to The Lake District to walk, take photos & get a pub dinner.

Arnside seemed like the perfect place. It was somewhere that I hadn't explored before, despite having once lived just over the other side of the estuary (I was only a baby then). Arnside also lies on the southern edge of the Lake District so it's ideal for visiting from Sheffield without having to tackle the slower, winding roads in the heart of the Lake District.

Mainly though, I was drawn in by the presence of Yew Trees. Having previously written an article for Ernest Journal on Yew Trees, I now feel slightly obliged to seek them out when possible, with their age and subtle significance in both the landscape and culture always worth considering.

We arrived at 10am to high tide, which meant some paths were cut off along the edge of Morecambe Bay, so we followed the route up to higher ground at Arnside Knott. There, on the slopes above the bay were an abundance of twisted, windswept Yew Trees to ponder before carrying on across the fields towards Silverdale.

A sloped landscape with sparse, leafless trees and a ground covered in scattered rocks and patches of grass. A body of w

A narrow path winds through leafless trees and leads to a wooden gate embedded in a drystone wall. The scene appears nat

A grassy hillside with scattered trees overlooks a large body of water in the distance. The landscape features a mix of

Two wooden benches are placed on a stony path, facing each other in a grassy, slightly sloped area. Behind the benches,

A narrow dirt path winds through a grassy field and continues into a forest of tall evergreen trees. The sky is overcast

A gnarled tree with twisting branches stands alone in a grassy field, surrounded by other greenery. The sky is overcast,

Close-up image of the textured bark of a tree. The bark is rough with deep crevices and grooves, showing intricate patte

A narrow dirt path winds through a forest with bare and sparse trees on an overcast day. The surrounding ground is cover

A person wearing a blue hooded jacket, red vest, black pants, and brown backpack walks along a dirt path in a leafless f

Emerging from the sparse woodlands, we headed towards the quiet village of Silverdale. Along the way passing Arnside Tower, some farm animals and other generally lovely, quaint English village scenes.

The heavens opened on us a few times as we crossed open fields making our way back towards the open water.

Branches of a tree densely covered with small, bright yellow flowers in bloom. The flowers create a vivid contrast again

A brown cow grazes in a grassy field surrounded by bare trees. In the foreground, there is a blurred wooden sign on a tr

Narrow, dirt pathway flanked by tall, bare hedges on the right and a rough stone wall on the left, surrounded by leafles

A quaint stone cottage with an overhanging tree branch in the foreground. The house has a shingled roof, four windows wi

A tree with sparse, autumn-colored leaves spreads its branches against an old stone wall. The wall, composed of irregula

Leaving Silverdale village we arrived at the rocky and atmospheric Silverdale Cove before following paths that weaved along the shores.

Morecambe Bay came and went from view, with each appearance came a different coastal landscape. Sometimes a flat horizon of mudflats, and other times a craggy cliff face with trees towering above the water.

As the moody weather set in, dramatic skies and the occasional burst of golden light chased us back towards Arnside. We were now rushing a little to make sure we returned before the paths were cut off by the tide, but also, mainly to make sure we didn't miss the last orders at the pub.

As is par the course on my walks, we got lost a couple of times as the light started to fade, but eventually found ourselves back at Arnside, in the pub for dinner at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Inn.

A vast, desolate beach at low tide under an overcast sky. The wet sand features intricate patterns and shallow pools, ex

A group of five birds wading in a shallow, calm body of water. Their reflections are faintly visible on the water's surf

A close-up of wind-sculpted sand dunes showing intricate, wavy patterns and ridges. The texture appears smooth and undis

Close-up of a rugged, textured rock surface showing a variety of earthy colors, including shades of brown, red, and gray

A person stands on a rocky shoreline beside a cliff, with pebbles strewn across the beach. Dark storm clouds loom overhe

A person wearing a bright orange jacket stands on a rocky shoreline near a large cliff, with dark, stormy clouds looming

A narrow dirt path winds through leafless trees and bushes alongside a calm body of water. The sky is overcast, and dist

A scenic view of a marshland with still pools of water, framed by leafless trees. In the background, a peaceful lake ref

A small, green garden shed with a sloped roof and white trim. One side has a large arched window with a decorative white

A person wearing a blue jacket and backpack kneels next to a sign that reads, "EXTREME DANGER BEWARE FAST RISING TIDES Q

Seagulls flying above a calm ocean with a distant pier extending over the water. The background features a horizon of ro

Train on Arnside ViaductA tranquil seascape with a long, light brown bridge spanning across the water. The foreground fe

Shot on Sony Rx1R Mii

(plus 1 shot of the birds on the sand on Fuji X-T2 + XF50-140mm F2.8)

Arnside & Silverdale

I fancied a road trip somewhere a little bit different. A single day, there and back visit to The Lake District to walk, take photos & get a pub dinner.

Emerging from the sparse woodlands, we headed towards the quiet village of Silverdale. Along the way passing Arnside Tower, some farm animals and other generally lovely, quaint English village scenes.

The heavens opened on us a few times as we crossed open fields making our way back towards the open water.

Leaving Silverdale village we arrived at the rocky and atmospheric Silverdale Cove before following paths that weaved along the shores.

Morecambe Bay came and went from view, with each appearance came a different coastal landscape. Sometimes a flat horizon of mudflats, and other times a craggy cliff face with trees towering above the water.

As the moody weather set in, dramatic skies and the occasional burst of golden light chased us back towards Arnside. We were now rushing a little to make sure we returned before the paths were cut off by the tide, but also, mainly to make sure we didn't miss the last orders at the pub.

As is par the course on my walks, we got lost a couple of times as the light started to fade, but eventually found ourselves back at Arnside, in the pub for dinner at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks Inn.

Shot on Sony Rx1R Mii

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