Purpose and Vision

“The primary purpose of designation is ‘conserving and enhancing the natural beauty of the area. In pursuing the primary purpose account should be taken of the needs of agriculture, forestry, other rural industries and of the economic and social needs of local communities. Promoting opportunities for recreation is not an objective of designation, but the demand for recreation should be met so far as this is consistent with the conservation of natural beauty and the needs of agriculture, forestry and other uses.”

National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act (1949), confirmed by Section 82 of CRoW (2000) and LURA (2023).

Vision

The shared long-term vision for Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape is:

Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape is a unique and celebrated landscape, where an intimate mosaic of low limestone hills, woodlands and grasslands meets the open sands, marshes and vast skies of Morecambe Bay. It is valued for its rich and diverse wildlife, outstanding geology and history.

The landscape is supported by strong local communities and rural businesses. There are many and varied opportunities for people to access, enjoy and understand the landscape and participate in its conservation and management.

The landscape is managed collaboratively with involvement from partners, farmers, landowners, communities and visitors. The landscape is resilient and its natural and cultural heritage is conserved for the future.