Fairy Steps Beetham Walk
This pretty Cumbrian village sits within the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, close to the border with Lancashire.
This circular walk from the village takes you to the wonderful limestone scenery at the Fairy Steps. The steps are located just west of the village and reacheable on the Limestone Link public footpath.
The natural limestone staircase is a popular geological feature of the area. The challenge is to climb to the top of the narrow stairs without touching the sides. From the elevated position of the ridge there are some great views towards the Lake District mountains and the nearby Arnside Knott.
The trail will then take you through Underlaid Wood before picking up Dollywood Lane and Leighton Beck Road to return you to the village.
Postcode
LA7 7AP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsBeetham Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Beetham
- Arnside Knott - This popular circular walk takes you around a small, coastal hill in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB
- Limestone Link - Cumbria - This walk crosses the Limestone Hills from Arnside to Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria.
You start in Arnside and head east to Holme through Underlaid Wood - Warton Crag - Enjoy a circular walk around Warton Crag on this lovely route in Lancashire
- Cumbria Coastal Way - Explore the wonderful coastline of Cumbria on this splendid long distance path
- Leighton Moss Nature Reserve - This large nature reserve in Silverdale, is the perfect place for a peaceful walk in beautiful surroundings
- Eaves Wood - Explore Eaves Wood and enjoy a climb to the Pepperpot on this walk in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB
- Grange-over-Sands and Cartmel Circular - This circular walk makes use of the Cumbria Coastal Way and Cistercian Way to take you on a tour of the area surrounding this lovely coastal town.
- Foulshaw Moss - This walk visits the Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve near Witherslack in Cumbria.
- Carnforth Canal Walk - Enjoy a stroll along the Lancaster Canal from Carnforth to Bolton-le-Sands on this easy
- Milnthorpe - This attractive Cumbrian market town is located near the Lake District town of Kendal and the Arnside and Silverdale AONB.
Pubs/Cafes
The Beetham Nurseries and Garden Centre is a lovely place for some post walk relaxation and refreshment. The centre has a fine cafe with a good range of meals and snacks. You can also enjoy a stroll around the fragrant gardens where you will find a splendid variety of plants and flowers. You can find them on Pool Darkin Lane with a postcode of LA7 7AP for your sat navs.
Dog Walking
The woodland and hills make for a fine walk for fit dogs. The garden centre mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the north there's the neighbouring market town of Milnthorpe. Here you can enjoy a lovely walk along Milnthorpe Sands to the River Kent Estuary and the wonderful topiary at Levens Hall.
Photos
Stanley Street, Beetham
Fairy Steps. A geological feature of limestone pavement. If you can reach the top of the steps without touching the sides then your wish will be granted. You need to be thin as a rake and very agile!
Looking West from The Fairy Steps. Arnside Knott beyond the trees
On the top of Whin Scar. The steps are in the cleft.
Dollywood Lane
Cairn, Whin Scar
The Wheatsheaf at Beetham
Beetham Hall. The Hall is a 14th-century fortified manor house, now largely ruined, adjoining later buildings. It lies to the south east of the village.