Superlative Walks
Urban trails, each with something very specialLancaster
Introduction
Lancaster was a Roman settlement then an important medieval city, which became economically powerful as a cotton port. This walk, starting and finishing in the city centre visits the spectacular Williamson Park, the medieval castle, the attractive River Lune and the Georgian heart of the City. It involves easy ascents up gentle hills, with great views of the surrounding countryside and across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District fells.
Key Facts
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Parking : Car parks in Nelson Street and off Bulk Street
Distance: 5.9 miles
Time : 3 hours excluding stops
Ascent/Descent: 590 feet
Map: OS Explorer 296
The Map
We have used the excellent Plotaroute to lay out and display our walks. With this map you can print, zoom and carry out other functions using the menu at the top right of the box. Alternatively you can click on the link below the map to visit the walk on the plotaroute site.
For your convenience we offer the directions in two different formats
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