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We had nothing planned when we left home around 9am, leaving making a decision until we could see what the weather was like across the bay and also towards Ingleborough. Driving along the promenade the views across the bay were very poor and towards Ingleborough non-existent so it was a fairly easy decision to make to go to Arnside. It turned out to be a bit of a funny one weather-wise. In the main it was quite sunny yet we were surrounded by low misty cloud despite there being a fairly strong breeze.

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It was bright enough when we parked on the promenade at Arnside near the viaduct.

Although there was a low bank of misty, murky cloud towards the Lakes. Hopefully it will burn back as the day warms.

Passing by Ashmeadow House.

A couple of anglers are trying there luck. The fishing here, mainly for flounders is normally at its best in September/October.

This side of the river/estuary is shaded in the mornings now.

As we approach New Barns the breeze seems to strengthen.

A look over to New Barns as we start our short climb up the Knott.

Looking towards the viewpoint as we reach the clearing above Copridding Wood.

That misty haze still won't clear though despite a good breeze.

Edith takes a break to admire the views which seem a little clearer now.

Autumnal tinges on Heathwaite as we climb to the viewpoint.

Grange & Hampsfell over New Barns.

The misty murk still lingers to the north.

Looking towards the summit.

The views towards home aren't up to a great deal either.

Looking towards the summit seat before we divert to the south side.

Looking down on Arnside Tower and farm from just above the southern scree slopes.

And down a very murky Morecambe Bay.

A group of youngsters at the summit cairn as we approached.

We found ourselves a place to sit at the top of Red Hills to enjoy our fruit.

Even on days like these when the distant views are poor this is still a wonderful place to be.

We couldn't see the calves below us from our viewpoint so we decided to walk down the right hand side of Red Hills to see if they were below us near the wall.

There was no sign of the calves and now Edith was getting worried as to where they could be.

Still no sign as we walked along Red Hills towards the car park road until we reached the road itself when,.....

....we spotted them in the field on the other side of the road.

Dr Doolittle was soon in action although this little chappie was more interested....

....in the contents of Ediths rucsac.

Eventually mum came over and ate the pear in one go.

We then made our way down to the road which we followed as far as the Arnside YHA before taking the lane down to the Beach Walk Cafe for a cuppa & cake.

Finally it was back along the shore once again passing the anglers....

....for an ice-cream on the pier.

Next Walk:      25th September 2011 - Arnside & Silverdale AONB - Dallam Park & Sandside from Beetham.

Last Walk:      20th September 2011 - Lake District - A circuit of Lingmoor from Elterwater

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