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    What better way to celebrate the Summer Solstice t What better way to celebrate the Summer Solstice than with a walk in great company?

One lovely mum recently shared these photos and feedback with us after getting a group of friends together to walk the new accessible stretch of towpath at Crooklands, Kendal.

“We really enjoyed our walk today! Such a beautiful walk and amazing with the prams. It’s so handy as there aren’t a lot of pram walks that are long around Kendal. Thank you x”

This is exactly what the trail is all about - making it easier for everyone to enjoy the outdoors, from tiny toes to well-worn walking boots.

Here’s to lighter evenings, longer walks and more shared moments on the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail.

#SummerSolstice #AccessibleWalks #PramFriendlyWalk #LancasterCanalTowpathTrail #CrooklandsToKendal #FamilyTime #WalkItEnjoyIt #SouthLakes
    It’s amazing what a bit of sunshine and time can It’s amazing what a bit of sunshine and time can do 😍

The new towpath is really starting to bed in this summer. The greenery is bouncing back beautifully and wildlife is thriving!

Just look at this little family of swans snapped by Nick, one of our Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership CIC Directors, on a recent walk! 🦢

We love seeing the trail come to life and hope you’re enjoying it too.

#LancasterCanal #Crooklands #Kendal #VisitKendal #TowpathTrail #CanalWildlife #GreenSpaces #Regeneration #FamilyWalks
    Can you help? The warmer summer months encourage Can you help?

The warmer summer months encourage non-native plant species to grow at alarming speed. Keep your eyes peeled for some of the major hitters, and know what to do if you come across any.

If you see an invasive, non-native plant species on one of our canals or rivers, please contact the @canalrivertrust online via their contact page or call them on 0303 040 4040 and they will check if it is already included in their treatment schedule. 🙏

#CanalRiverTrust #LancasterCanal #Lancaster #Kendal #InvasiveSpecies
    Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the town Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre is the amazing Lune Aqueduct. Have you been?

Our Mighty Lune Aqueduct & Lancaster Loop walk is a fantastic 4.2 mile walk which takes you to some of the most historic sights in Lancaster - along a mostly flat route skirting around the outskirts of town (but it feels like you're a million miles away!)

Passing the Aqueduct, Lancaster Priory, Lancaster Castle and two fabulous museums - you can make a full day of it by stopping to explore each attraction on the way.

Find out more on our website "Walk It" page via the link in our bio.

#LancasterCanal #Lancaster #ExploreLancaster #LancashireWalks #CanalWalks #LuneAqueduct
    Earlier this year we completed two workshops toget Earlier this year we completed two workshops together with Helen Thompson Art, Sedgwick Scouts and Storth CE Primary School. The kids helped to design this fantastic mural design which features canal heritage art and celebrates everything people can enjoy on the Towpath Trail and its biodiversity. 

Helen has been a busy bee bringing this to life over Spring so the underpass can be enjoyed by all when you pass through on your walk, run or bike ride. Isn't it amazing! 😍

Want to check it out? This fantastic space is located under the A65 section of the Towpath Trail, just before the fabulous Farleton Fell comes into view if you're coming south from the Crooklands area. Alternatively, you can access from Junction 34 and park in one of the laybys off the A65.

A big thanks to funding from both the Rural Shared Prosperity Fund and Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership CIC for making this a possibility!

#LancasterCanal #Kendal #Crooklands #CommunityMatters #CommunitySpirit
    Step into history, nature and community this Big G Step into history, nature and community this Big Green Week 🌿

We’re proud to support @ntlakedistrict site Sizergh Castle with the recent launch of a brand new online walking guide which takes you from Kendal Market Place to Sizergh.

This walk celebrates the legacy of the Strickland family, the town’s rich heritage and the green spaces that make South Cumbria so special.

The 5.5 mile route takes you through Kendal’s historic yards, past the beautiful @abbothall, along a stretch of the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail, and passing landmarks like the Roman fort site, Gunpowder Works, the Clean River Kent Campaign area. Plus the fabulous @lowsizerghbarn with @growingwellcumbria.

🚶‍♀️It’s the perfect excuse to ditch the car, stretch your legs and embrace active travel during Big Green Week by @theclimatecoalition (7th – 15th June)

📍Check out the route below and walk it your way - solo, with friends or as a day out for the whole family.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/lake-district/sizergh/kendal-to-sizergh-along-the-river-kent

#BigGreenWeek #SizerghCastle #LancasterCanalTowpathTrail #ActiveTravel #LoveWhereYouLive #CleanRiverKent #Kendal #LowSizerghBarn #GrowingWell
    We’re lucky to have the Lancaster Canal Towpath We’re lucky to have the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail right on our doorstep - a beautiful, peaceful place where wildlife thrives and people come to walk, cycle, paddle and pause.

But even here, plastic pollution creeps in. Bottles in hedgerows, snack wrappers in the water, bits of microplastic on the towpath. It doesn’t belong here - and together, we can help stop it.

It’s World Environment Day, and this year’s theme is all about taking action to #BeatPlasticPollution.

A few small actions can make a real difference:

🚮 Take your litter home (even better, pack a reusable bottle or snack box)
🗑️ Join a local litter pick or do a mini one as you walk / paddle along
📢 Share the message and help others protect the trail too

It’s about respect, care and leaving the trail better than we found it.

Let’s look after this place - for wildlife, for each other, and for the future. 🌎

#WorldEnvironmentDay #BeatPlasticPollution #LancasterCanal #TowpathTrail #LeaveNoTrace #RespectProtectEnjoy #GetOutMore #CanalCare
    It’s World Bicycle Day 🚴‍♀️ a good excu It’s World Bicycle Day 🚴‍♀️ a good excuse (if you need one!) to get out on two wheels.

The Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail is a brilliant place for a ride. It’s mostly flat, traffic-free and packed with peaceful views and little surprises along the way.

Whether you’re out with the kids, meeting friends for a ride and a coffee, or just enjoying a bit of time to yourself, the trail’s a great reminder that sometimes the best journeys are the slow ones.

You can find route ideas and maps over on our website "Cycle It" page via the link in our bio and remember to share the space sensibly for the enjoyment of all users - if you have a bell please use it, if not a friendly "Hello" to warn walkers you're approaching works a treat!

#WorldBicycleDay #LancasterCanal #CycleMore #LancashireByBike #CumbriaByBike #GetOutMore

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