Walk the Lancaster Canal by Train
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The Lancaster Canal in North West England was planned to run from Westhoughton to Kendal, but its crossing of the River Ribble was never completed. Salwick, Lancaster and Carnforth stations give train access to the towpath.
There are 3 stations within reach of the Lancaster Canal: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The Lancaster Canal runs about 51 miles in our route data, including any river sections it follows. The stations below are in order along it.
Lancaster Canal train stations
- Salwick0.3 mi (about 0.3 to 0.4 mi on foot) · closest
- Carnforth0.3 mi (about 0.3 to 0.4 mi on foot)
- Lancaster0.4 mi (about 0.5 to 0.6 mi on foot)
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Station-to-station walks
Walk the towpath from one station and catch the train back from another. Each station is shown with its nearest walk in each direction along the Lancaster Canal, from 4 to 20 miles. Miles include the walk to and from each station.
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Canal routes and towpaths © OpenStreetMap contributors.