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War Memorial Playing Fields

📷 Alexander P Kapp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeFamily
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

54.19930, -2.83108

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePicnic spotPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Little Egret +103 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Little Egret +103 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Playing field

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Playing field — open space for a simple picnic

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Storth TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route2.7 km

Arnside Knott is renowned for its wildlife. Take this circular walk to admire views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the sights and sounds along the route. Uneven terrain and loose path surfaces.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route1.6 km
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Eaves Wood Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route3.5 km

This short circular winds its way through ancient woodland before climbing steeply to the Queen Victoria Jubilee Monument, affectionately known as the Pepperpot. Stop for views of Morecambe Bay & the Bowland Fells, before heading back to the start.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
High Knott Roadpublic footpath · 166 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 166 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 700Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Park Viewbridleway · 44 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 44 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Arnside

📷 Alexander P Kapp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Arnside

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