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View of the Bay – Quiet Lancashire Lanes loop from Bolton-le-Sands

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View of the Bay – Quiet Lancashire Lanes loop from Bolton-le-Sands

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View of the Bay – Quiet Lancashire Lanes loop from Bolton-le-Sands

00:56

15.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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366 m

The Lancaster Canal towpath (NCN 6) is a flat, lock-free route ideal for walking, cycling and spotting wildlife. Highlights include the impressive Lune Aqueduct, charming canalside pubs like the Waterwitch and frequent sightings of herons, swans, and even otters.

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1.96 km

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Lovely rolling flat GRVL next to the Canal - pretty much uninterrupted from Carnforth to Lancaster and beyond

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3.99 km

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

Really really flowing princess gravel and tarmac lanes by the canal

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6.36 km

Quiet Lancashire Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

Doesn't take long off the A6 before you're on lovely quiet roads like this one

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6.49 km

Kellet Lane Bridge on Lancaster Canal

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A beautiful stretch of the Lancaster canal at Kellet Lane Bridge. Great views and usually lots of narrow boats to admire.

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6.90 km

Carnforth Canal Towpath

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Lovely grass or grvl paths by the canal - flat and flowing

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7.90 km

Keer Viaduct and Pack Horse Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

A great little cut through on the back tracks by the Capernwray canal

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

5.38 km

3.38 km

241 m

183 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

5.36 km

3.89 km

604 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 18 June

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View of the Bay – Quiet Lancashire Lanes loop from Bolton-le-Sands

View of the Bay

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Quiet Lancashire Lanes

Kellet Lane Bridge on Lancaster Canal

Carnforth Canal Towpath

Keer Viaduct and Pack Horse Bridge

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