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View of the River Lune Estuary – Glasson Dock Harbour loop from Lancaster

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View of the River Lune Estuary – Glasson Dock Harbour loop from Lancaster

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4.7

(13)

hikers

View of the River Lune Estuary – Glasson Dock Harbour loop from Lancaster

05:44

22.4km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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956 m

Fairfield Association Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nature reserve close to the city centre of Lancaster. Nice area to get away from the noise of the town and makes a very nice walk when combined with the nearby Lancaster Canal.

Tip by

3.22 km

Heron Watching at the Lock

Highlight • Natural

Heron feeding

Tip by

8.05 km

View of the River Lune Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good for bird watching 🪶🦆🪿🐦‍⬛

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8.96 km

River Lune Estuary

Highlight • Natural

Lovely place to visit. There is the River Lune, the Lancaster Canal and the Marina all together

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9.16 km

Glasson Dock Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Glasson Dock's harbour opened in 1787. In its prime, the harbour was the busiest in the North West, importing all manner of goods from Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.

Today, …

Tip by

18.8 km

Tip by

22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

8.86 km

1.09 km

515 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.77 km

6.47 km

5.00 km

1.61 km

557 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

11°C

41 %

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View of the River Lune Estuary – Glasson Dock Harbour loop from Lancaster

Fairfield Association Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve

Heron Watching at the Lock

View of the River Lune Estuary

River Lune Estuary

Glasson Dock Harbour

Lancaster Canal

Stone Bridge on Lancaster Canal

Lancaster Priory Church of St Mary

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