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Arnside Silverdale AONB

 

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This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the simple beauty of the Lady's-slipper Orchid to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring - full of natural spectacles and a surprise around every corner.

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    Limestone Geology

    limestone_pavement_1About 330 million years ago, warm seas deposited marine sediments in layers which became compressed to form limestone rock, which when subsequently exposed, was eroded by ice and dissolved by rainwater to create the distinctive geological features we see today.

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    • distinctive areas of limestone pavement, which are often covered by woodland but are sometimes open with only a scatter of ferns, herbs and stunted trees
    • low cliffs, which fringe the coast between Arnside and Silverdale
    • cave systems which have developed through solution-weathering of the limestone
    • exposed palaeokarst formations
    • extensive folding and faulting including the ‘Silverdale Disturbance’
    • notable fossil assemblage sites, particularly along the coastal margin

    The first of what is hoped to be a series of geotrails around the AONB can be downloaded here

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    Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

    This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the simple beauty of the lady's-slipper orchid to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring. The AONB Partnership aims to conserve and enhance this special place now and for the future.

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    • Home
    • About Us
      • Overview
      • The Staff team
      • The Executive Committee
      • Working Together
      • The AONB Family
      • Green Policy
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    • Discover
      • Overview
      • A Special Place
      • Plan Your Visit
      • Things to See & Do
      • A Taste of the Landscape – Meet the producers
      • The Countryside Code
      • AONB Map
    • What We Do
      • Overview
      • Our Vision for the Future
      • The Management Plan
      • Annual Reviews
      • Current Projects
      • Planning
      • Advice & Support
      • The Bittern Award
      • Grants
    • Get Involved
      • Overview
      • Make a Donation
      • Volunteer
      • Education & Training
      • All about the Landscape Trust
      • Bittern Countryside Community Interest Company
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