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Canal Swing Bridge – Lancaster Canal Path loop from Carnforth

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Canal Swing Bridge – Lancaster Canal Path loop from Carnforth

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Canal Swing Bridge – Lancaster Canal Path loop from Carnforth

03:25

13.2km

80m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 1, 2026

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After 9.93 km for 58 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.11 km

Canal Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

A working swing bridge on the Lancaster Canal.

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6.28 km

Canal-Side Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Hiking shoes or boots recommended, as someone the walk is across fields & the sandy/pebbly beach.

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6.57 km

Hest Bank Level Crossing

Highlight • Structure

Cross here for a bit of beach and path action - not the most free-flowing grvl but easily navigable

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6.64 km

View of Morecambe Bay from Hest Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.35 km

Archers Café

Highlight • Cafe

The food here is delicious. They serve salt marsh lamb from their own farm. It’s amazing.

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8.90 km

View of Morecambe Bay

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This is the view from the waters edge at Bolton Le Sands, looking out over Morecambe Bay.

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9.33 km

Trail Between Meadows and Marshes

Highlight • Natural

11.1 km

Lancaster Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Lancaster Canal has a rich history, dating back to the late 18th century. It was originally built to transport coal, limestone, and other goods to and from the industrial …

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13.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.07 km

1.91 km

1.18 km

763 m

247 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

3.30 km

3.02 km

2.32 km

1.04 km

117 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

9°C

75 %

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Canal Swing Bridge – Lancaster Canal Path loop from Carnforth

Canal Swing Bridge

Canal-Side Path

Hest Bank Level Crossing

View of Morecambe Bay from Hest Bank

Archers Café

View of Morecambe Bay

Trail Between Meadows and Marshes

Lancaster Canal Path

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