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Warton Lime Kiln

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Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Jackdaw
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 280m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlaygroundToilets

Best for

13 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Jackdaw, Mallard +90 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Jackdaw, Mallard +90 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Western Honey Bee, Volinus sticticus +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Short RouteWalking route1.1 km
Named routeLength 1.1 kmRound trip
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
Long RouteWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound trip
The Thoroughfarepublic footpath · 9 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mPath type: service
Chapel Walkpublic footpath · 185 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 185 mPath type: residential
The Thoroughfarepublic footpath · 13 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 13 mPath type: service
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Cycling

35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Route 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69National Cycle Network
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route69 m
Named routeRef 6Length 69 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lime kiln display board, Warton Crag

Lime kiln display board, Warton Crag

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