Arnside Knott (Day Trip)

Summary

Join naturalist Russell Hedley as we explore the limestone landscape of Arnside Knott. Featuring stunning views of southern Cumbria, the Kent Estuary and the idyllic town of Arnside below, Arnside Knott, offers a brilliant range of habitats and wildlife. Out in the open grassland, we’ll look for flowers such as Goldilocks Buttercup, Betony and Lesser Butterfly Orchid. The site is also a stronghold for butterflies, with Pearl-bordered Fritillary, the rare High Brown Fritillary and Purple Hairstreak all present. Other highlights include Slow Worms and Wall Brown. The site is undulating with a circular walk of between 6 and 8 miles. If we have time we will move the cars and visit either Foulshaw Moss where the rare White-faced Darter dragonfly and Osprey can be found or Warton Crag where Peregrine Falcons roost.

• Goldilocks Buttercup, Betony and Lesser Butterfly Orchid
• Butterflies (Pearl-bordered Fritillary, High Brown Fritillary, Wall Brown and Purple Hairstreak all present)
• Osprey and Peregrine Falcons possible