Blowick Bay

Bay in Westmorland Eden

England

Blowick Bay

Path on Patterdale Common Credit: Anthony Foster

Blowick Bay, located in the county of Westmorland in northwest England, is a picturesque bay renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil ambiance. Situated on the eastern coast of the Irish Sea, the bay is nestled between the towns of Silverdale and Arnside, offering visitors a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

With its extensive sandy shoreline and crystal-clear waters, Blowick Bay is a popular destination among beach enthusiasts and nature lovers. The bay provides ample opportunities for relaxation, sunbathing, and picnicking. The calm and gentle waves make it an ideal spot for swimming and other water activities.

The surrounding landscape of Blowick Bay is characterized by rolling hills, lush green meadows, and ancient woodlands, creating a serene and idyllic setting. The bay is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various bird species, making it a haven for birdwatching enthusiasts.

For those interested in exploring the area further, Blowick Bay is a gateway to the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering numerous walking and hiking trails with breathtaking views of the bay and its surroundings.

Blowick Bay is easily accessible by road, with ample parking facilities available nearby. Local amenities such as cafes, restaurants, and shops can be found in the nearby towns, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable visit for all.

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Blowick Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.548495/-2.9394004 or Grid Reference NY3917. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path on Patterdale Common

Anthony Foster

Small pool above Hawk Crag

Mick Garratt

Stream on Place Fell

Mick Garratt

Path near Hare Shaw

It is a stiff climb up this way from Patterdale, but the view over Ullswater to Glenridding makes it worth the while. The vegetation changes here from bracken to heather with more of a moorland feel.

Bill Boaden

Path up to Place Fell

The path seems to climb interminably past crags which are not the top. The one partly showing on the left is The Knight.

Bill Boaden

Moorland plateau above The Knight

Part of the ridge of Place Fell but below the craggy summit. This is looking towards Penrith with the long line of the North Pennines in the background.

Bill Boaden

The top of Place Fell

The trig pillar stands on a small craggy lump. There are excellent views to the northern end of Ullswater, Penrith and the North Pennines.

Bill Boaden

The southern side of Place Fell

The ridge extends south of the summit to Round How before beginning the descent. Brothers Water and the Kirkstone Pass are seen on the right. High Street is in the central background.

Bill Boaden

The western side of Place Fell

The fell overlooks Patterdale. The two subsidiary valleys of Grisedale and Glenridding are quite clear opposite. Helvellyn dominates the background in the centre.

Bill Boaden

Descent from Round How

Coming off the Place Fell summit ridge. Patterdale and Brothers Water are down below.

Bill Boaden

Looking up Glenridding

Looking up Glenridding.

Ullswater

Goldrill Beck

Jetty on Ullswater

Glenridding Hotel

Glenridding Hotel and Glenridding Beck with the mountains just visible behind

Dylan Chester

Glenridding Beck

David Robinson

View to Glenridding and Ullswater

View from the eastern slope of Birkhouse Moor.

David Robinson

Glenridding Beck passes Gillside Campsite

It still feels distressingly crowded and almost urban this close to the centre of Glenridding, but keep faith, it gets better soon, if steeper and hotter....

Andy Waddington

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Blowick Bay is located at Grid Ref: NY3917 (Lat: 54.548495, Lng: -2.9394004)

Administrative County: Cumbria

District: Eden

Police Authority: Cumbria