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        This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the seasonal abundance of butterflies 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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        We work in partnership and aim to achieve an outstanding landscape, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage; a thriving, sustainable economy and vibrant communities; and a strong connection between people and the landscape

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        Learn more about the landscape and heritage through walks, talks and other events. Volunteer to help at events, to carry out surveys or practical conservation tasks. Become a champion for the AONB by raising awareness in your own community and by supporting local projects.

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        Whether you live in the AONB or are planning a visit, read on to find out what has been happening. Why not also sign up to receive our e-newsletter to ensure you are kept up to date with future events?

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        The AONB Partnership is the body that exists to conserve and enhance the AONB and is made up of local authorities, interest groups, national agencies and local communities, working together. The AONB Team is employed on behalf of the AONB Partnership to develop and support the implementation of the statutory AONB Management Plan.

         

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Arnside Silverdale AONB

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Stunning limestone pavements, ancient woodlands, intimate orchards and meadows and an impressive coastline make Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty one of England's finest landscapes. The work of the AONB Partnership aims to conserve and enhance this extraordinary place now and for the future.



Credits

We’d like to say a very big thank you to the many photographers (some of whom we commissioned and others who were entrants to the Landscape Trust competitions) whose fantastic images are featured on this site promoting Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Commissioned photos

Adam Donaldson

Art-image

Charlie Hedley

Ella Riden

Jon Sparks

Barry Stacey

John Reaney

Liz Withey

David Toft

Malcolm Preston Green

Other photographers:

rspb-images.com, David Morris, Rob McEwen, Ann Kitchen, Paul Glading, Tim Hunter, Ian Tate, Ben Lenton, David Talbot, David Poole, Denise Fish, Elliott Staley, Bob Hamnett, Adrian Almond, Alan Lawlor, Jean Warren, Lucia Kenny, Mike Moon, Cheryl Ashton,Victor Brown, Amelia Harvey, Ted Craker, Frances Clements, John Sutton, Clare Martin, Jo Keeling, Diana Jarvis, Chris Hunter, Clare Martin, Mike Jones, Ian Service, Anne Hodgson, Mike Redman, John Chester and members of the AONB staff team

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The AONB is delighted to be part of the Meadow Makers project. https://t.co/tPx0z0TtYB

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We continue to be grateful for offers of sponsorship for waymarkers across the AONB having just received the most r… https://t.co/xAiI4umwSH

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BIOBLITZ! We're at Trowbarrow Local Nature Reserve for a full 24 hours, recording as much wildlife as possible in t… https://t.co/uzs0Y0IQLN

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