Description
Similar to LanCar One but avoiding the nasty footpath, and also using a slightly shorter section from Barley Cop Woods to the canal
Similar to LanCar One but avoiding the nasty footpath, and also using a slightly shorter section from Barley Cop Woods to the canal
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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The narrowest part of the path is 90.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 14.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 12.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 12.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)
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8.0% of the route is on roads (1)
9.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
8.0% of the route is paved (1)
2.0% of the route is muddy (1)
4.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
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Lancaster
Grid Ref
SD4718261726
Lat / Lon
54.04879° / -2.80819°
Easting / Northing
347,182E / 461,726N
What3Words
lace.tight.agree
Carnforth
Grid Ref
SD4981470640
Lat / Lon
54.12916° / -2.76948°
Easting / Northing
349,814E / 470,640N
What3Words
ramps.race.loudness
Lancaster | |
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Grid Ref | SD4718261726 |
Lat / Lon | 54.04879° / -2.80819° |
Easting / Northing | 347,182E / 461,726N |
What3Words | lace.tight.agree |
Carnforth | |
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Grid Ref | SD4981470640 |
Lat / Lon | 54.12916° / -2.76948° |
Easting / Northing | 349,814E / 470,640N |
What3Words | ramps.race.loudness |
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reviews
Jackie
05 Nov 2023The start of the route was an interesting part of the city going under and over the railway and finally over the Lune out of the city. We soon reached the Lancaster canal which was a very scenic and beautiful stroll through some miles of open countryside with great views over the coast. The route comes to an end in the town of Carnforth at a small square very close to the railway. We were blessed with a wonderful sunny autumnal day for the whole walk.
Lancaster Ramblers
25 Jun 2021The route is as described by Mary Oz. It heads due north following the railway through a meadow, then goes over the River Lune using Carlisle railway bridge which at 1.2m wide may be a bit narrow. It then proceeds through Rylands park and some residential streets until it reaches the delightful Barley Cop Wood There is then a quiet farm road which leads to the canal. The bulk (70%) of the route follows the Lancaster Canal and is very pleasant and easy. The first half of this is mainly rural, and the second half pleasant suburban. The towpath is generally degraded tarmac. There are shops and refreshments in both Hest Bank and Bolton-le-Sands before reaching Carnforth. The Royal Hotel pub, Bolton-le-Sands ,has access from the towpath.
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Mary Oz
01 Jun 2021 (edited 05 Nov 2023)The route starts by following the railway through a meadow, then goes over the River Lune using a bridge with many steps up then many steps down. It then proceeds through the park and some residential roads until it reaches Barley Cop Wood which is well-maintained and lovely. There is a quiet farm road which reaches the canal. This is slightly shorter and quieter than LanCar One’s route alongside the M6 link road (Bay Gateway) although you don’t get the great 360⁰ panorama. The bulk (70%) of the route follows the Lancaster Canal and is very pleasant and easy. The first half of this is mainly rural, and the second half pleasant suburban. The towpath is generally degraded tarmac. At the half way point there is the Hest Bank Hotel (for refreshments and toilets) as well as other shops and pubs nearby.
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