Arnside

The village of Arnside overlooks the estuary of the River Kent on the north eastern corner of Morecambe Bay. Up to the 19th century, the village was a port, but with the building of the railway viaduct (see below), this caused the estuary to silt up.

The railway viaduct across the Kent estuary links Arnside (to the right) with Grange-Over-Sands. It is part of the railway line from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness. 

Despite these clear warning signs, people still stupidly ignore them, and there are a number of rescues undertaken each year, from the ever changing quicksands, and those caught out by the tide that races in within minutes. 

Arnside clock tower. The inscription next to the clock reads:- 'To the glory of God. This memorial is erected in thanksgiving for the life and work of the Revd. Reid, J.M. and Mrs. Bamford and their daughters. Oakfield 1895-1935.'

One normally associates piers with seaside resorts, but this one at Arnside, although quite short, juts out into the River Kent. The pier was built by the railway company in 1860. 

The main shopping area of Arnside. 

Arnside Chip Shop - Recommended!

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks is one of two pubs in Arnside, the other being The Albion. 

Heading out of Arnside toward Silverdale. Arnside Tower can be seen on the left.

A closer look at Arnside Tower. Built in the 14th and 15th century, the tower acted as a refuge against raids from the Scots and the Border Reivers.  It is an English Heritage Grade 11 listed building, although in a poor state of repair. (Pic - Our Roving Lakeland Correspondent).