Warton Cragg, Near Silverdale, Lancashire.

The area around Arnside & Silverdale is a very special one, with numerous nature reserves protecting rare plants and animals. The walks are always enjoyable, but at this time of year, when the woods and limestone pavements are in full bloom, they are spectacular. These are some of the images I captured on Warton Crag during our walk there today.

Lots of Early Purple Orchids in evidence.

Lots of Bluebells too.

This particular Early Purple stood 18 inches high.

There are rare butterflies on Warton Crag, but the only one I managed to photograph today was this Speckled Wood.

Orchid amongst the bluebells.

Also, Cowslip amongst the bluebells.

An unusual False Oxlip. A hybrid of the Primrose and Cowslip.

The top of Warton Crag with it's beacon and triangulation point.

On the way down through the wood we were lucky to see this roe buck. Look closely and you will see he has a nice set of antlers.