Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail Logo
×

What are you looking for?

Find a route
  • Menu Item
        • walk it icon white
        • Walk It
        • paddle it icon white
        • Paddle It
        • ride it icon white
        • Cycle It
        • enjoy it icon white
        • Enjoy It
        • Access It
        • appreciate it icon white
        • Appreciate It
  • About the Trail
  • Latest News
  • FAQs
  • Contact

Latest News

    No more news

    FOLLOW US

    Stay up to date and connect with us on social media

    Autumn is the season for slowing down, wrapping up Autumn is the season for slowing down, wrapping up warm, soaking in the stunning colours and ducking into cosy cafes or pubs when the heavens open!

Crisp mornings, golden light and calm reflections. Hedgerows are heavy with berries, conkers crunch underfoot, and if you’re lucky you might spot a kingfisher flash or a late dragonfly patrolling the reeds.

As you head out, remember to enjoy the Towpath safely. Our Towpath Code helps you share the space, slow down your pace, and be kind to others enjoying the trail – whether they’re walking, cycling, boating or just pausing to watch the wildlife. 

Tag us in your autumn finds along the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail – we'd love seeing what you spot when enjoying your Autumn adventure!

#Autumn #LancasterCanal #TowpathTrail #GetOutside #FamilyFriendly #DogFriendly #AccessibleWalks #ExploreLocal #Towpath Code
    Have you tried out the new honesty hut next to the Have you tried out the new honesty hut next to the Waterwitch Jetty at Crooklands? 

Thanks to the lovely Charlotte of @broadoakbakes Honesty Huts you can now purchase tray bakes, drinks and preserves whilst you're out enjoying a wander along the towpath trail 🍰🥛

The hut is topped up regularly and is a great little addition to the newly improved section of the Towpath Trail.

Aren't we lucky to have such a fabulous community? Enjoy and don't forget to leave no trace and be sure to take any rubbish away with you 🫶

#TowpathTrail #LancasterCanalTowpathTrail #HonestyHut #Kendal #Crooklands
    Big bay views, breezy promenades and easy cruising Big bay views, breezy promenades and easy cruising for all riders 🚲

The Bay Cycle Way is a gorgeous coastal route created and developed by @mb_partnership linking Walney Island to Glasson Dock - in total it's around 81 miles of sea air, wildlife and café stops!

The first section from Glasson Dock to Arnside is around 26 miles and takes in old railway lines, prom sections and stretches of the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail. We love cycling one way and then catching the train back!

Start or finish by the big bicycle-wheel sculpture at Glasson Dock, then follow wayfinding for NCN 700 along quiet lanes, greenways, the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail and seafront paths.

It’s relatively flat, perfect for a relaxed day out or a multi-day mini-adventure.

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

Don't forget to tag @towpath_trail in your Bay Cycle Way pics!

#BayCycleWay #NCN700 #CycleIt #LancasterCanal #GlassonDock #Arnside #MorecambeBay #ExploreLocal #FamilyFriendly #GetOutside
    Tucked between Stainton and Crooklands, this gorge Tucked between Stainton and Crooklands, this gorgeous hidden gem carries the Lancaster Canal over Stainton Beck - Stainton Aqueduct is a Grade II listed structure dating to around 1818 and attributed to the engineer John Fletcher.

After the December 2015 storms (Desmond/Eva) washed out the apron and damaged the southern portal and wingwalls, the aqueduct and towpath were carefully rebuilt - reusing stone recovered from the beck and repairing the riverbed to better cope with future floods.

Today it’s a brilliant stop-off on your walk: via the restored steps, drop down to the public footpath under the aqueduct, listen to the beck, spot the restored masonry, and imagine boats gliding above. The restoration was completed in 2020 by Canal & River Trust with support from the LCRP CIC and funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and partners. The reopening was celebrated in 2021.

If you’re on the towpath between Stainton and Crooklands, this is a must stop “pause and explore” point. Perfect for curious kids, history-hunters and four-legged friends.

#LancasterCanal #TowpathTrail #StaintonAqueduct #Crooklands #Kendal #Cumbria #WalkIt #ExploreLocal #FamilyWalks #CanalHistory
    Share the space, drop your pace 🫶 More people Share the space, drop your pace 🫶

More people than ever are enjoying the Towpath Trail, so here’s a friendly reminder of the Towpath Code - simple ways we can all make the trail feel welcoming and safe for all.

• Pedestrians have priority (that’s buggies, wheelchairs and little legs too).
• Cyclists: (from Wellheads lane to Lancaster) slow down for others and pass with care. A bell or cheerful “hello” goes a long way.
• Take extra care around people, pets and wildlife; give anglers and boaters space to get on with what they’re doing.

✅ What’s allowed? Wheelchairs, mobility aids, cycles and legal e-bikes on the surfaced section from Wellheads Lane near Stainton.
❌ Not allowed: e-scooters, motorbikes or modified e-bikes. 

🐕 Keep dogs under close control and always pick up after them. Some areas may require leads, so follow local signs. 
🗑️Take your litter home and leave the towpath better than you found it.

The Canal & River Trust’s updated policy sets a clear goal - to ensure towpaths that are cherished, safe and accessible for everyone.

Let’s do our bit to keep the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail a safe and welcoming space for people and wildlife.

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/stay-kind-slow-down/our-towpath-code

#TowpathTrail #LancasterCanal #TowpathCode #SharedSpace #CommunitySpace #CommunityMatters
    We had so much fun celebrating International Car-F We had so much fun celebrating International Car-Free Day in Kendal last weekend - what a buzz there was around the_eddington_kendal - Kendal's brilliant new sustainability hub.

Some of the highlights included a talk from @elisecdowning about her brilliant book ‘Walk Britain’ with loop routes and point to point ideas that can be accessed via public transport 🙌🏼 Fab films also from @kendalmountainfestival and delicious cake from @wasteintowellbeing

A huge thank you to everyone who helped to make the weekend such a great success. Together we showed just how easy (and enjoyable!) it can be to leave the car at home.

Here’s to more sustainable adventures!

#CarFreeDay #Kendal #Cumbria #LancasterCanal #LancasterCanalTowpathTrail #SustainableTravel #CycleRoute #CarFree
    🤯 We can't believe it's been 8 months since the 🤯 We can't believe it's been 8 months since the improvements were completed to the Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail between Stainton and Bridge 155 at Crooklands. It's amazing how quickly it has become such a welcoming stretch for everyone including wheelchair users, people pushchairs and little legs with little bikes.

Why people LOVE the improvements....
🔹Mostly level and traffic-free beside the water
🔹Firm, even surface that handles puddles better
🔹Step-free access points and space to pass comfortably
🔹Plenty of spots to pause, watch wildlife and enjoy the views

Try an out-and-back wander from Crooklands north towards Stainton, as far as feels good, then turn and roll back. Ideal for pram walks, intergenerational strolls and anyone building confidence outdoors.

A few friendly towpath tips - slow down around bridges, give a little bell or hello when passing, and keep dogs close by.

📍Planning a visit? Download maps and route ideas on our website.
www.lancastercanaltowpathtrail.co.uk

#LancasterCanal #TowpathTrail #Crooklands #Kendal #AccessibleWalks #WheelchairAccessible #BuggyFriendly #FamilyFriendly #DogFriendly #WalkIt #AccessIt #ExploreLocal
    Day and night come into balance as summer gives wa Day and night come into balance as summer gives way to autumn. 🍂🍄

The canal is perfect for slow miles and big views right now. Expect crisp mornings, low golden light and mirror-calm reflections.

What to look out for 👀
- Hedgerows heavy with blackberries, hips & haws (forage lightly and leave plenty for wildlife)
- Conkers and colourful leaves underfoot
- Spider webs sparkling with dew on bridge rails
- Late dragonflies (common darter, migrant hawker) patrolling the reed edges
- Kingfisher flashes, moorhen families and skeins of geese overhead
- Early fungi on old stumps and shady banks

Don't forget to tag us @towpath_trail in your autumn adventures - we love seeing you enjoying the towpath!

#AutumnEquinox #LancasterCanal #TowpathTrail #WalkIt #FamilyFriendly #DogFriendly #AccessibleWalks #Kendal #Lancashire #Cumbria #GetOutside

    Newsletter Sign up


    Follow us

    Funder

    westmorland and furness council logo

    About

    FAQs

    Contact Us

    News

    Enjoy it

    Walk it

    Paddle it

    Access it

    Cycle it

    Appreciate it

    About

    FAQs

    Contact Us

    News

    Walk it

    Paddle it

    Cycle it

    Enjoy it

    Access it

    Appreciate it

    Copyright © Lancaster Canal Towpath Trail 

    2025

    . All rights reserved.

    |

    Website by net*

    Terms & Conditions

    |

    Cookie Policy

    Manage Consent
    To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
    View preferences
    {title} {title} {title}