Getting here
54.14676, -2.77558
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Warton Crag nature reserve 92m away — 10 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Warton Crag nature reserve 92m away — 10 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
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Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 6
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
Arnside Knott Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route1.6 km
Short RouteWalking route1.1 km
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.
Long RouteWalking route2.5 km
The Thoroughfarepublic footpath · 9 m
Chapel Walkpublic footpath · 185 m
The Thoroughfarepublic footpath · 13 m
🚴Cycling
33 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 6Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Main RouteCycling route69 m
Main RouteCycling route77 m
Main RouteCycling route5 m
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Occupation Roadbridleway · 391 m
Occupation Roadbridleway · 572 m
About this nature reserve
Warton Crag is a 19-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Lancaster, North West England. Visitors can hike the crags and explore limestone habitats that support unique flora and fauna, including various bird species and butterflies.
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