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    ❄️ We have been absolutely loving seeing your fros ❄️ We have been absolutely loving seeing your frosty photos of the Lancaster Canal whilst you've been out enjoying the Towpath Trail lately!

If you need some walk inspiration, check out our website "Walk It" page for lots of fabulous local loop walks. Don't forget to tag us and send us your photos for a chance to feature on our page.

#LancasterCanal #FrozenCanal #WinterWalks
    Are you giving Veganuary a try this year? Keep rea Are you giving Veganuary a try this year? Keep reading, we've got something that might help you!

At the start of the Towpath Trail in Kendal we have a couple of fabulous Vegan cafes that you should definitely add to your list! Perfect for a bite to eat before a walk, or a coffee and cake after (or both, we won't judge!)

@babaganoushkendal
Tucked away down Finkle Street in Kendal Town Centre is this fantastic café and separate soup kitchen, serving up a whole host of delicious Vegan and Vegetarian items. Genuinely some of the best salads and Buddha bowls we've ever tasted plus soups, stews and more! It's well worth a visit.

@thegardencafetakeaway
Set in the courtyard with The Quaker Tapestry Museum this gorgeous homely café serves up their famous vegan breakfast complete with scrambles tofu yum! Along with pasties, salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers and more. It's down to earth, utterly delicious, homemade food. 🫶

Why not check out our Kendal loop walks and plan in a trip or two? Head to the link in our bio and click "Walk It".

#VisitKendal #Veganuary #WhatsOnKendal
    The team at @longlandshotel have been incredibly s The team at @longlandshotel have been incredibly supportive to the Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership over the years. From providing beautiful meeting spaces, to being great hosts for some of our activities in the school holidays. More recently the team provided us with complimentary room hire and free tea and coffee to say thank you for all we are doing to promote the Towpath and local area. 🫶 What good eggs!

So today we wanted to share a business highlight of this gorgeous spot - perfect for a cosy Winter Break ❄️

The Longlands Hotel is a stunning 4* Country Inn and Restaurant with 6 luxury stone-built self catering cottages and equally amazing food and drink.

Situated on the Lancashire/Cumbria border. The Longlands Inn is adjacent to Lancaster Canal and Tewitfield Marina providing a wonderful countryside location and a great place to explore this beautiful section of the Lancaster Canal Towpath. It's also dog friendly and has a fantastic beer garden making it a dream for four legged friends and their owners.

Our Tewitfield Loop Walk starts and finishes at the Hotel - so it's a perfect spot to stop to enjoy lunch or dinner with a lovely walk along the Canal. (Find the route via the "Walk It" page on our website!)

It's also a great mid point for a longer journey if you're walking the entire Towpath from Kendal to Lancaster so why not treat yourself to an overnight stay and get those steps in!

#WhatsOnLancashire #LancasterCanal #Tewitfield
    When the canal is frozen but the swans didn't get When the canal is frozen but the swans didn't get the memo 😅

You may see our feathered friends using the towpath instead at the moment... it's a bit warmer on their poor feet!

#FrozenCanal #WinterWalks #CumbriaWalks
    We love to see people out enjoying walks along the We love to see people out enjoying walks along the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail - and recently @abigails_trails popped up on our feed! After a recent walk, Abigail shared these fabulous photos from along part of the Carnforth section of the towpath. 😍

Despite the rain, the group of walkers enjoyed an 8.5 mile route, which started and ended at Carnforth station café and heritage centre - the home of "Brief Encounter". It was a rather soggy day so a cuppa and cake were definitely welcome to dry off a little and enjoy this quaint cafe that feels like a step back in time!

Thanks so much to the wonderful @abigails_trails for letting us share her fabulous photos 📸

If you fancy exploring this section of the Canal Towpath, our Carnforth circular loop is a great option. We have a selection of maps in different formats which you can download from our website via the "Walk It" link in our bio.

Be sure to tag us in your photos and adventures @towpath_trail

#Carnforth #BriefEncounters #LancasterCanalTowpathTrail
    Made a promise to yourself to get outdoors more in Made a promise to yourself to get outdoors more in 2026? The Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail offers a great introduction to easy walking and wheeling, quiet cycle paths perfect for families and gentle paddles!

Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’re a regular on the towpath, we’ve gathered some of the answers you might need in our handy FAQs

Can I cycle along the towpath? 🚴‍♂️
Much of the Lancaster Canal Towpath is perfect for leisurely cycling. Just remember to slow down around walkers, give a friendly bell, and share the space considerately. The northern section of the towpath between Kendal and Stainton has footpath status so is for (walkers only) however you can follow the road south from Kendal through Natland, Sedgewick and Hincaster to pick up the Towpath again from Well Heads Lane.

Are dogs welcome on the towpath?🐾 
Yes! Four-legged friends are very welcome. Please keep them under close control and clean up after them so everyone can enjoy the trail

Is the Towpath Trail accessible for wheelchair users?👩‍🦽
We are working hard campaigning and raising funds towards making the entire trail wheelchair accessible. But currently only short sections of it are - if you check out our "Access It" page you'll find more information about which sections are currently wheelchair friendly - Including the newest improved section between Stainton and Holme.

Got more questions? Check out our full list of FAQ's on our website via the link in our bio.

From where to park, to how long each section takes, to spotting wildlife along the way - you’ll find all the details you need to plan your perfect day out. 🫶

#LancasterCanalTowpathTrail #GetOutdoors #Cumbria #Lancashire
    Whether you've paddled, cycled, walked or wheeled Whether you've paddled, cycled, walked or wheeled along the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail in 2025 - we hope you've appreciated and enjoyed all your adventures!

Thank you to everyone who's liked, shared, commented and enjoyed our content this year - we can't wait to share more with you all in 2026 🥳

Happy New Year from everyone here at the Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership 🎇

#HappyNewYear #AYearInReview
    A memory a month from 2025 - What. A. Year! 🔹Janu A memory a month from 2025 - What. A. Year!

🔹January
Started the year with a bang been voted 3rd most scenic canal in the UK for 2025! 🥳

🔹February
Celebrated the completion of Canal Towpath Trail improvements on a four-mile stretch between Crooklands and Stainton. Plus we enjoyed lots of fantastic half term activities with the Troll Trail (designs by the fantastic @taletrailswalks) and guided bike rides with @lakesgravelgang

🔹March
Began work on the new Mural Installation at Underpass Crooklands / Junction 34 along with community groups, schools and the fantastic @helenthompsonart

🔹April
Installed some new signage to help you find your way along the Towpath Trail.

🔹May
Enjoyed a sunny bank holiday weekend and got together for our quarterly partnership meeting at the gorgeous Longlands Hotel.

🔹June
Attended @countryfestcrooklands and teamed up with local groups from @thewellcommunities_cic Worldies CIC and @elishahouserecoveryproject to enjoy paddleboarding and guided bike rides from @supyogalakes @singletrackmindsmtb & @lakesgravelgang

🔹July
Summer arrived and the Waterwitch Boat Trips along the Lancaster Canal Northern Reaches were well and truly underway.

🔹August
Went out with Dan Taylor from Sizergh Castle (@ntlakedistrict) and Stuart Lockton from Wheels For All Kendal testing accessibility along the Towpath Trail.

🔹September
Summer made way to Autumn and we proudly supported the Westmorland County Show and the Car Free Weekend in Kendal.

🔹October
Our volunteers worked hard to cut back overgrown sections along the Towpath and we announced plans plans to explore access at Hincaster tunnel

🔹November
Our wonderful project Manager Helen Moriarty was awarded with the Christopher Power prize and we got together with Bridget from the North Lancashire Bridleways society to learn more about horseback accessibility on sections of the Towpath.

🔹December
We launched our Kendal - Stainton Towpath Improvements Campaign and saw hundreds of local people, organisations and businesses showing their support!

What a year! Thank you so much to everyone who has been a part of it, we can't wait to see what 2026 brings 🙌

#HappyNewYear #2025

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