A Walker’s Guide to The Lancaster Canal
A walking guidebook to the Lancaster Canal between Preston and Kendal in the north of England, including the branch to Glasson Dock, together with the fascinating history of the canal. Walking the towpath can be done in long or short stages, just as desired. There are many walks along its length which can be done as a round trip involving another path or road or visit to a village.
A Walker’s Guide to The Lancaster Canal
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9781852840556
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Seasons
Year-round walking.
Centres
Preston, Garstang, Lancaster, Kendal.
Difficulty
Easy walking.
Must See
Gentle walking for all the family. Year-round interest.
Part One: The Canal Story
1. Conception and Construction
2. Ribble Problems and through to Kendal
3. The Stable Years
4. The Coming of the Railways
5. The Canal and the Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway
6. The Last Years of the Lancaster Canal Company
7. Later Events
8. The Lune Aqueduct
9. The Packet-boats
10. Snippets
1. Conception and Construction
2. Ribble Problems and through to Kendal
3. The Stable Years
4. The Coming of the Railways
5. The Canal and the Lancaster and Preston Junction Railway
6. The Last Years of the Lancaster Canal Company
7. Later Events
8. The Lune Aqueduct
9. The Packet-boats
10. Snippets
PART TWO: Walking the Canal
Introduction
11. Preston to Garstang
12. Garstang to Lancaster
13. Lancaster to Tewitfield
14. Tewitfield to Kendal
Appendix: The Glasson Arm
Selected Bibliography






