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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Arnside and Levens.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (2)
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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 19.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 36.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 21.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 16.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)
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Terrain
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37.0% of the route is on roads (1)
10.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
9.0% of the route is paved (1)
18.0% of the route is muddy (1)
22.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
15.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Start and end points
Arnside
Grid Ref
SD4607978843
Lat / Lon
54.20250° / -2.82810°
Easting / Northing
346,079E / 478,843N
What3Words
statement.stormy.paler
Levens
Grid Ref
SD4843385628
Lat / Lon
54.26371° / -2.79319°
Easting / Northing
348,433E / 485,628N
What3Words
acquaint.adjusted.townhouse
Arnlev One's land is
Arnside | |
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Grid Ref | SD4607978843 |
Lat / Lon | 54.20250° / -2.82810° |
Easting / Northing | 346,079E / 478,843N |
What3Words | statement.stormy.paler |
Levens | |
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Grid Ref | SD4843385628 |
Lat / Lon | 54.26371° / -2.79319° |
Easting / Northing | 348,433E / 485,628N |
What3Words | acquaint.adjusted.townhouse |
Pasture | 63.8% |
Urban | 25.9% |
Woods | 10.4% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Mary Oz
25 Aug 2021I would give a 5* rating for the central 5 miles, from Hazelslack to Mabbin Hall, but the start and finish sections are not quite so good. The route leaves Arnside without passing its heart of shops, cafés and estuary promenade, but instead heads along the road (not fully pavemented) to a pedestrian level crossing, then through fields. These are restricted and/or muddy in places. From Hazelslack the path proceeds gradually uphill through Underlaid Wood, with moss and trees (many old yews) covering the limestone pavement. This is one of my favourite places in the world, and culminates in the Fairy Steps, two seemingly impossible ascents of a cliff face, squeezed between protective walls of limestone. The upper one is a bit of a challenge, involving all four limbs to haul yourself up at one point. There is an alternative path available if needed, but at least have a look at it! Most non-disabled walkers seem to manage it. There is a great view from the top, including Arnside Viaduct.
An easy path heads down towards Beetham. A slight diversion from the OS-marked route has been made by the landowners, but it is very well marked. The pretty village of Beetham has a pub and a tea room (both closed when I passed through) and a mill visitor centre. Dallam Tower deer park has very pleasant walking across short grass. There are good views and you are likely to spot the deer herd. Milnthorpe offers numerous lunch opportunities and public toilets. There is a narrow quiet road up out of Milnthorpe, then fields to cross, although the entrance to the footpath could easily be missed. The field footpaths were in reasonable condition and had great views. The kissing gate to leave the playing fields was extremely narrow!
The kilometre-long byway from Mabbin Hall to the A6 was rather overgrown until the more pleasant lower reaches. Levens Hall, with its spectacular topiary, is worth a visit, but the rest of the walk into Levens village is a bit tedious. On leaving the short woods onto the westbound A6 that links to the A590, GREAT CARE is needed as the cars here are going very fast and there is no pavement! There are some bus stops in Levens village, but the buses run only a few times a week, at around 2pm. The best option for buses is to head back to Levens Hall where the hourly 555 service stops.
JanMet
30 Apr 2021This is a really great walk beginning in an AONB, taking you gently and steadily up Fairy Steps. These are steep and narrow, so there is an alternative permissive path that you can easily follow.
You will continue to walk through Dallas deer park, then taking very quiet country lanes to reach Levens Hall which also has a deer park.
The final section uses footpaths but is close to a very busy road just before you reach the village of Levens.
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