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    Enjoy exploring Kendal’s rich heritage via the "Hi Enjoy exploring Kendal’s rich heritage via the "Historic Kendal" loop walk which features the original canal basin, Kendal Museum, the famed castle ruins and possibly the most beautiful allotment setting in England!

Although it’s the shortest walk of our loop collection, it’s one of the steepest so take your time and make a day of it by enjoying a spot of lunch in one of Kendal’s many great cafes!

👣 1.7 miles
✨ 50 minutes

Download the map on our website "Walk It" page ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/hfdnlcnvan

#WhatsOnInKendal #KendalCastle #FamilyFriendlyWalks
    Blue Monday > Brew Monday Did you know that the S Blue Monday > Brew Monday

Did you know that the Samaritans launched "Brew Monday" as part of their campaign to combat loneliness by encouraging people to to reach out and connect with each other over a cuppa.

The aim is to remind us that no day has to be "blue" and that social connections are a powerful way to support mental wellbeing.

So if you're connecting with someone today, why not invite them for a uplifting walk along the Towpath Trail followed by a brew (and cake) somewhere lovely after? The combination of friends, fresh air and yummy finds should never be under estimated!

📸 Crooklands Hotel

#BrewMonday #BrewWithAView #LancasterCanal
    How many loop walks can be enjoyed from the Lancas How many loop walks can be enjoyed from the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail? 

There are SO many lovely walks to be enjoyed - the possibilities are endless! But today we're highlighting 10 of our favourites that feature sections of the Towpath Trail and the stunning surrounding countryside.

Some of our walks are more challenging with rough paths and hilly sections, but we have a lovely selection of routes that are flat, paved, and accessible to wheelchairs, buggies and scooters.

So whether you fancy a 6 mile ramble through the countryside, or a short easy stroll for the whole family, we've got a route for you. Our website has lots of useful information about all of our routes, including a downloadable map, links to OS Maps and a photo guide for each route.

Visit our website "Walk It" page to download your first pick!

#LancasterCanalTowpathTrail #LancashireWalks #CumbriaWalks
    ❄️ 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

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