Arnside is a beautiful village in Cumbria not too far from where we live, but it feels like a world away. It's so peaceful, refreshing and has the most beautiful limestone houses. Last week my son and I caught the train there and spent a rather cold afternoon wandering through the village and playing on the beach. The surrounding bay is an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty', and with such stunning views across to the Lakeland fells it's not hard to see why.
We followed a winding path through the houses before finding our way down to the beach, where we watched for trains passing over the bridge. The tide was low so we were able to walk along the headland. It's a beautiful walk, but you have to be aware of the tides! Here a siren sounds an hour before the water returns, but stray too far out and you might come across some quicksand first!
On the promenade we found a cafe to warm up in, then there was just enough time for a quick look around the gift shop (where my boy found another wooden animal figurine to add to his collection) before it was time to catch the train home. We left feeling refreshed and a little windswept, but as always, it was a lovely afternoon in this charming village.
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