Arnside is situated on the southernmost tip of the Lake District in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where low limestone hills, marshy plains and deciduous woodlands characterise the surrounding land.
This former fishing port has retained many of the features from its past. The beautiful pier and port areas of the town offer stunning views across Morecambe Bay as well as providing an enduring reminder of Arnside's illustrious history. To the south of the village there are 15th-century pele towers, which were constructed to defend against the marauding Scots.
The area between Arnside and the nearby village of Silverdale provides interesting walking. The wooded hill of Arnside Knott – a 520 ft high flat rock, most of which is owned by the National Trust – provides views of Morecambe Bay and the Lake District mountains. Guided walks across Morecambe Bay are available to those wishing to appreciate fully the splendour of the shore and surrounding area.