Walks for all ages and abilities:

Promenade leisure facilities

Accessed through an underpass at the award winning Grange-over-Sands railway station, is the 1 1/2 mile long promenade. (Tip: park at station.) The eastern limb of the prom is a short walk to an outcrop known as Blawith point with bridge access to Lindale Road. The western limb takes you to the adventure Play Park, promenade gardens, crown green bowling and promenade cafe, also connecting to the new pool and leisure complex. The old pool site is redundant and awaits suitable development. The prom then leads to the playing fields and continues via a path and for the final few hundred metres, a road to Kents Bank. (Tip: visit coffee shop at Abbott Hall. Tip: make return journey by foot, train or bus.) Guided weekend walks across the sands start and finish at Kents Bank Station; link by train at start or finish. Book well before your visit to ensure a place and catch the start.

(Tip: Disabled Access is at grange station, and (except for maintenance closure,) Clare House Lane bridge by Berners swimming pool or by an underpass at the playing fields (Cart Lane). The route continues through to Kents bank, but is not suitable for wheelchairs because of steps up the embankment leading to road. Because the over sands route is strenuous, muddy and wet it is unsuitable for the elderly and disabled However it may be possible for some categories to join the walk and take the wagon and tractor for the over-sands experience. Enquire from Queens Guide.)

Other rewarding walks within the resort.

Visit the community orchard and try identifying quince and other classic varieties. The Ornamental gardens, Yewbarrow Lodge gardens, Park Road gardens and Cox's corner garden provide gentle relaxation. They are home to many specimen trees including England's largest living decorated Christmas tree.

An early morning woodland walk may reveal deer grazing within yards of the town centre. The fell walks include Hampsfell to take you into the National Park, (under a mile), across prehistoric rain-washed limestone pavement to the "hospice", a viewpoint extending across the lake district; also on clear days giving glimpses of the Isle of Man, Blackpool Tower and across northern Wales to Snowdonia.

In the locality (say 5 mile radius)

Take the train, bus or car to walk and explore. Take train across the estuary to Arnside and Silverdale, a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, where over the year you could find half the flower varieties of England blooming. Whilst there, enjoy the "Fairy Steps" and other walks giving spectacular views of Grange-over-Sands with its backdrop of Lakeland mountains.

Or take the train to Cark and explore the coastline, in particular Humphrey Head where the last wolf in England is said to have roamed. Now salt marsh sheep graze the beaches. Cark station is also right for world class Holker Hall Gardens and 20 acres of mature parkland. Catch the absolutely magnificent rhododendrons and tulip trees in May-June. Spot the Italian influences and new slate sculptures and famous great lime at any time. (Tip: You may find deer herded a short distance away, but take binoculars just in case. Tip: Work your visit to include lunchtime when you may either picnic in the grounds or sample homemade Cumbrian fare at the Hall's courtyard cafe. (You may spot a fat lady, a frequent visitor.)

Visit in spring and see rare wild orchids in bloom, cornflowers, buttercups, bluebells, red and yellow poppies, dog daisies and cowslips in profusion. Come in autumn to witness the exquisite colours of Whitherslack woods, copses and parkland throughout the area. There are so many special areas to choose from and once you are here we can share closely guarded information on some very special places.

Specialty shopping: sticky toffee pudding from Cartmel (why pick it up from Harrods when you can get it from source?), ice cream farm, catch of the day from Morecambe bay fishermen's' cottages, finest meats including angus beef, holker venison and salt marsh lamb, bespoke tailoring, antiques and architectural artefacts, framed prints and originals, hardy plants, organic produce, willow water (world's best), Lyth valley damson gin, hand-made chocolates, and personalised clothing and souvenirs.

Attractions in Grange and immediate locality

Master engraver at work, miniature village, Cartmel priory, Cartmel races, wild flower reserve, wild fowl collection, Hampsfell hospice view point, promenade, park gardens with band-stand, playing fields, all-weather tennis courts, swimming pools, gyms and health spas, stately home with world class gardens, motor museum, 2 golf courses, skate board park, crown bowling, line dancing,

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