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The walks explore an area of low, densely wooded limestone hills, rich in flora and fauna, either side of the M6 in north Lancashire and south Cumbria. Summits include Warton Crag, Arnside Knott, Haverbrack Fell, Farleton Knott, Holme Park Fell and Hutton Roof Crags. There are numerous areas of intricate limestone pavement which invite careful exploration.

Leighton Moss is an internationally important wildlife reserve owned by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and there are many nature reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest where the fauna and flora are protected. Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve is renowned for its limestone pavement habitat. Historical features abound, from pele towers to the remains of quarrying and copper mining.

So often when the hills of the Lake District and the Pennines are shrouded with mist, this area enjoys good visibility and even sunshine. Annual rainfall is about 1100mm and sunshine is above average for the north-west of England. Mild winters mean that it can be enjoyable walking here when the weather is too rough to be attractive in other upland areas. Even strong winds are no deterrent, except on the coast, for the woodland walking is pleasantly sheltered.