Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Arnside

Arnside is a town in Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom, home to about 2,334 people. Within 50 km by road there are 258 places to visit — 140 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are St. James' Church (1 km), Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (4 km) and The Dog Hole (4 km).

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Arnside, Lancashire
Arnside, Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arnside at a glance

Location
Lancashire district, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,334
Coordinates
54.2018° N, 2.8337° W
Places within 50 km
258 (258 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Arnside

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arnside: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arnside

170 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arnside. The closest is Newton Fell (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Newton Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Warton Crag · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Whitbarrow · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Staveley Fell · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Bigland Barrow · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Gummer's How · viewpoint · Lancashire · ~15 km · Must-see

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Churches near Arnside

59 churches within 100 km of Arnside. The closest is St. James' Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arnside

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arnside. The closest is Leighton Hall (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arnside

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arnside. The closest is Windermere (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Arnside

7 caves within 100 km of Arnside. The closest is The Dog Hole (4 km). Best time: year-round.

  • The Dog Hole · cave · Lancashire · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Aquamole Pot · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Great Douk · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Gaping Gill · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Ingleborough Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Upper Long Churn Cave · cave · York and North Yorkshire · ~39 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Arnside

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Arnside. The closest is Humphrey Head (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Arnside

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arnside
  2. 1 km St. James' Church · church, Lancashire
  3. 4 km The Dog Hole · cave, Lancashire
  4. 2 km St Michael & All Angels · church, Lancashire
  5. 6 km RSPB Leighton Moss · nature spot, Lancashire
  6. 2 km Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape · nature spot, Lancashire
  7. 4 km Back to Arnside

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From travellers near Arnside

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How to reach Arnside

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    Within 15 km of Arnside

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arnside by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints140170Newton Fell (8 km)
    Churches5259St. James' Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2224Leighton Hall (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1111Windermere (22 km)
    Caves77The Dog Hole (4 km)
    Beaches & coast77Humphrey Head (10 km)
    Parks46Fell Foot (14 km)
    Treks56Dales Way (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (4 km)
    Museums33Lakeland Motor Museum (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Piel Island (34 km)
    Waterfalls11Rydal Falls (37 km)
    Other attractions11Bar Pot (38 km)

    Arnside: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arnside?

    St. James' Church (church, about 1 km), Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape (nature spot, about 4 km), The Dog Hole (cave, about 4 km), St Michael & All Angels (church, about 5 km), RSPB Leighton Moss (nature spot, about 6 km), St. Paul's Church (church, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arnside?

    258 places on Spotwander: 140 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arnside?

    Newton Fell, about 8 km by road; Warton Crag (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arnside?

    St. James' Church, about 1 km by road; St Michael & All Angels (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arnside?

    Leighton Hall, about 7 km by road; Old Rectory (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arnside?

    Start in Arnside, visit St. James' Church, then The Dog Hole, then St Michael & All Angels, then RSPB Leighton Moss, then Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arnside?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Arnside

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arnside’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arnside on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.