Sites and Facilities

Warton Crag

Warton Crag is a prominent limestone hill which lies on the southern edge of the Arnside/Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A small but exceptionally beautiful and nationally significant landscape of low limestone hills, crags and pavements, fine deciduous woodlands, sheltered valleys and intimate pastures enclosed by drystone walls and hedgerows.

The car park at Warton Crag Quarry also includes a picnic area with extensive views across Morecambe Bay. A footpath leads to the Local Nature Reserve but there is no direct access to the summit of Warton Crag.

Warton Crag Quarry Car Parks
There are two car parks located at Warton Crag Quarry. One owned by Warton Parish Council which is located in a small disused quarry approximately 100 metres along Crag Road from its junction with Warton Main Street at the Black Bull Inn. The other car park is in the larger Main Quarry located about another 600 metres to the west of Crag Road. This has been laid out in a landscaped amenity area, including picnic tables. Please note that this car park has a height barrier fitted.

Public Transport
Buses can be caught from Silverdale, Carnforth, Morecambe, Lancaster, Garstang and Preston. Alight at the bus stop near the Black Bull Inn. Railway Stations. There is a railway station located at Carnforth. Catch the train to Silverdale from Lancaster on the Barrow line, then walk or catch the bus from Carnforth to Warton. Approximately 1½ miles.

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Lancashire County Council 100023320 2004

Warton Crag Main Quarry. Due to the presence of nesting birds in the quarry, climbing and abseiling are temporarily banned. The ban will be lifted when the birds have fledged and left the nest. The British Mountaineering Council have been informed. Please observe the ban and help protect the good name of your sport.