The Towpath Trail hosts x2 Charitable ‘Away Days’

Thanks to the brilliant guiding skills of Stef Kerek (stand up paddle boarding instructor) and Emily Wormald & Cat Heart (bike guides) we welcomed three amazing charities to enjoy a day out on the Towpath …

Community Mural Officially Opened!

A new community mural, created by local artist Helen Thompson, has officially opened on the recently improved Towpath Trail near Junction 36.   Located in a formally gloomy underpass, the mural has created a new lease …

Towpath Trail Walking Leaflets Launched!

A new leaflet, designed by We Are Net, printed by MTP Media and distributed via Aha, has been launched to encourage more people to explore the Towpath Trail and its surroundings. The ten loop routes, …

Towpath Trail improvements completed between Stainton and Bridge 155!

Work has completed on the towpath improvement project on a four-mile stretch of Towpath Trail on the Lancaster Canal, making it more accessible for residents and visitors. Canal & River Trust planned and coordinated the …

FREE February Half Term Activities created for all!

We have collaborated with fantastic outdoor providers, artists, heritage experts and boaters to bring you a week’s worth of Towpath Trail activities! If you haven’t cycled along the new towpath surface between Crooklands and Stainton …

The £1.1 million project to upgrade the Lancaster Canal is underway!

Work is underway on a £1.1m project to improve a four-mile stretch of towpath on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal and make it more accessible for residents and visitors. The Canal & River …

The Great British Rake Off!

Join LCRP Director and other volunteers on Saturday the 30th of November to help clear the Towpath of autumn leaves and re-establish the full width. You bring your rake and we’ll bring the cake! Please …

Crooklands Canalathon Success!

Thanks to the hardwork of the amazing team pictured above, the inaugural Crooklands Canalathon was enjoyed by many. After a warm welcome from David and Richard and registering with Audrey and Rebecca, participants made their …

Scything on the Towpath Trail!

Thanks to funding from Westmorland and Furness Council, Cumbria Wildlife Trust are creating a wildflower meadow on the Towpath Trail near the leisure centre in Kendal. To clear the site the traditional technique of scything …

Crooklands Canalathon 2024 – Tickets Now On Sale!

Tickets are now on sale for the Crooklands Canalathon 2024. Join us for a fun-filled day of paddle boarding, walking or running along the beautiful canal towpath trail between Crooklands and Stainton here in the …