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The clearing on the right, with widespread views over Morecambe Bay, is Cowslip Field. This is an area from which rabbits have been excluded and the resulting wildflower meadow is a delight to see. The area is noted for its abundant butterflies, notably the rare Duke of Burgundy fritillary.

Our onward path continues in the woods on the left side, near the entry point of Cowslip Field, descending slightly to a gate then steeply up to the lovely, more open top of Heathwaite. Keep straight on over the summit and descend through trees to a major path junction. Turn left, and through the gate ahead turn right on Saul’s Drive bridleway, signed Arnside Tower, gradually descending around the steep base of Arnside Knott.

On the left are the steep shattered screes of the shilla slopes formed by glacial action and weathering. (Shilla is a local word for scree.) The lower slopes show evidence of quarrying. The slopes are of particular interest to geologists and are easily damaged. A lot of stabilising work has been done and people are requested to keep off the delicate slopes.

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