This holiday had been moved from Arnside to Silverdale some time previously due to problems at the original accommodation.

We were staying in two nearby accommodations - the comfortable and friendly Spring Bank Guest House and the equally accommodating Silverdale Hotel.

Most of us met up in the sunny conservatory of the hotel, before strolling down to the shore to appreciate the views over Morecambe Bay.

Returning to the pub for dinner we relaxed and got to know each other.

Friday was sunny and clear so we took the gentle climb up through Eaves Wood Nature Reserve to the Queen Victoria memorial which is shaped like a white pepper pot.

Stopping for a snack break on the limestone craggy top we enjoyed the views from the edge over the bay and Silverdale.

After meandering down through the wood exploring the pathways studying the beautiful trees we visited the Tea room at the nearby Waterslack garden centre.

Resisting the tempting cakes we sat beneath the pretty boat shaped arbours, trying to decide whether it was going to rain on us or not.

Fortunately it didn't and we headed off towards Haweswater Moss nature Reserve to have lunch overlooking the lake.

Unfortunately sitting down near an ants nest meant an unfortunate nip for one of the group, but the picnic was still appreciated.

After lunch we strolled though the Nature Reserve investigating the boardwalk along the lake, but failing to spot further wildlife.

Our route took us back along the quiet lanes and through the fields into Silverdale.

Some of the group then went to explore the nearby Wolf House art gallery, which had lots to tempt us in both the shop and tea rooms.

In the evening we made an expedition to nearby Yealand Conyers for a super meal in the pub.

Saturday's weather took a turn for the worst and full waterproofs were soon necessary.

The climb up to Arnside Knott proved somewhat steamy, and clothes were shed again.

Looking North we looked over towards Grange over Sands a very genteel Edwardian resort.

But we headed down the hill side towards another picturesque resort at Arnside, passing down the hillside we avoided the field of highland cows, who looked very cuddly despite the horns.

The outskirts of Arnside has many very stylish houses and apartments, which we studied and were amazed when we got into Arnside and looked in the estate agents by the prices for these smart addresses.

At Arnside we took a break for lunch and to explore the shops before taking the coastal route back towards Silverdale.

The tide was in, so we missed the opportunity to walk along the beach.

So we took the route through the pretty woods instead and then along the rocky cliff path back to dry off and have baths.

At dinner we shared our experiences with one of the group who had taken the day off to avoid the rain.

She gone instead to nearby Carnforth where she had visited the museum at the railway station where the film Brief Encounter was set.

Sunday our last day was boiling hot a complete contrast to the previous day.

Taking our cars to the Leighton Moss Bird reserve we walked across the causeway and along the side of the mossland near to Leighton Hall.

We then climbed up through the welcome shade of Cringlebarrow Woods.

After a steep scramble down back to Leighton Hall some of us stopped off at the public hide at the Nature reserve, then back to the tea rooms for a final cup of tea before saying our farewells.