Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape is a compact but ecologically significant area where you can support habitat restoration, wetland enhancement and cultural landscape projects that deliver clear biodiversity, climate and wellbeing outcomes. Its mosaics of limestone pavements, salt marsh and woodlands support rare species and strong natural-capital value.
Open the drop-down box for a quick overview of the assets and opportunities in Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape:
In a nutshell...
Size: 7,500 ha
Population: ~7070
Natural capital assets:
- Coastal and estuarine
- Limestone pavements
- Farmland with traditional boundaries and lowland meadows
- Ancient woodland
- Cultural heritage
- Reedbeds & wetlands
Governance: A partnership led by local authorities, charities and community groups with a landscape team implementing management and enhancement programmes.
Welcome to Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape
Located on the Cumbrian–Lancashire border adjacent to Morecambe Bay, Arnside & Silverdale is noted for limestone pavements, intimate meadows, ancient woodlands, reedbeds and significant coastal habitats. With internationally important tidal flats providing key feeding grounds for waders and wildfowl, the area combines terrestrial and coastal ecosystems in a compact, high-value natural landscape.
The landscape team and partners focus on habitat management, wetland care, species monitoring, community engagement and raising awareness around nature conservation. Investment opportunities include reedbed restoration, rare species habitat enhancement, community-linked environmental education and sustainable visitor provision that aligns with corporate environmental and social goals.
The management plan forms the backbone to decision-making in the landscape, created through stakeholder collaboration and providing the structure to protect and enhance this amazing place.
Natural capital assets and opportunities
Here are some of the key natural assets and opportunities:
- Coastal & estuarine habitats: vital intertidal systems supporting birdlife.
- Limestone pavements & woodlands: terrestrial biodiversity hotspots.
- Reedbeds & wetlands: essential for flood regulation and species refuge.
