Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement by munki-boy
Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement
A 242 hectare area of protected status limestone pavement at Warton Crag.
Much of the limestone is overgrown so not as easily visible as others, but still an important geological feature and environment for wildlife.
Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement is in Arnside & Silverdale AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 11 March 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Overgrown Limestone Pavement at Warton Crag
Limestone Pavement in the Woods at Warton Crag
Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement
Local History around Warton Crag and Grisedale Wood Limestone Pavement
There are some historic monuments around including:
Dog Holes CaveBadger Hole, Warton CragWarton Old RectoryStone circle on Summerhouse HillMoated site and fishponds E of Upp Hall Farm.Cappleside Hall medieval lordly residence 600m north east of Beetham HouseRound cairn 230m east of Manor FarmHazelslack TowerRingwork in Dallam Park 380m south east of Dallam TowerBeetham Hall (curtain wall and uninhabited portion)Arnside TowerRound cairn on Summerhouse HillWarton Crag small multivallate hillfort.
