A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Lancaster
'The "Breath of Fresh Air" route was devised by Norman Thomas of the East Lancashire Long Distance Walkers Association. It was adopted as an official way-marked footpath in 2010 in recognition of N ...
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'Circular walk exploring the varied countryside south of the historic city of Lancaster.'
[1] Bolton-le-Sands from Carnforth (4.5 miles) - - - : [2] Carnforth to The Kellets (5.5 miles) ... 3. Capernwray and the River Keer (6 miles) - - - : [3] Lancaster Canal and the Lancashire Coastal ...
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'Explore the glorious countryside near the Lancaster Canal'
'Our overall impression of the CCW was one of delight in the opportunity to enjoy the splendour of the natural environment in a relatively isolated area with its accompanying peace and stillness. H ...
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'This is the diary of a walk of some 180 miles on the Cumbria Coastal Way (CCW) by Peter and Jeanne Donaghy and John and Gillian Laidler, two couples verging on their seventies, reasonably experienced walkers and joint authors of 3 walking guides (Lakeland Church Walks, Northumbria Church Walks and Metro Walks).'
Cumbria Coastal Way [GPS Cycle & Walking Routes]
'This circular walk takes about 2 hours and begins on Castle Hill, the site of the Roman Fort overlooking the River Lune.'
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'Trace the story of faith in Lancaster from Roman times to the present day through its rich heritage of faith sites and buildings.'
'We are a group of people who enjoy walking and organise weekly walks in and around the Lancaster & Morecambe area, the Lake District and surrounds. Our walks are held each Sunday and full details can be found on our programme page. We do not run a paid membership scheme and all are welcome to come along and join in the walks.'
'The cemetery is a wonderful and peaceful green space with a long and interesting history. It is full of stories and has quiet reflective spaces. You can sit and think or wander and catch a glimpse ...
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Friends of Lancaster Cemetery
'Our walks are suitable for all age groups and offer a wide ability range.' The walks range from '9 to 11 miles and some hill walking' ('B' party) through to 'walks at a fast pace and can climb ...
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'The club exists for its members and its long history confirms that it is fulfilling their needs in providing healthy exercise in the open air in beautiful surroundings, challenging walks at all levels and good company and friendship.'
Member of the Ramblers - Lake District Area Grouping
'Leighton Moss is the largest reedbed in north-west England, and home to some really special birds such as breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers. You might see deer too, not t ...
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'Choose from a selection of trails and hides, most of which are suitable for wheelchairs, and get right to the heart of the reedbed. Or take the nature trail alongside two coastal lagoons to see lots of wading and water birds ...'
RSPB
'The Ramble links the City of Lancaster with the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale, two historic but very different centres. It makes the most of the valley’s intimate and tranquil pastoral setting, p ...
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'Traces the course of the River Lune's lower reaches through some of the North West's finest lowland countryside. Bounded by high moors, limestone hills and shadowed by the distant peaks of Ingleborough, Whernside and Leck Fell, the route offers excellent, easy walking and is signposted and waymarked throughout.'
'The Lune Valley is well served by both local bus and rail services which may be used to access the Lunesdale Walk at various points along its route, meaning you can enjoy a day’s walk without the ...
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'Traces a figure of eight, crossing at Loyn Bridge, about half a mile north of Hornby. It is waymarked throughout 37 mile (59kms) length with dedicated waymark discs (a yellow arrow and walk name on a green background). You can pick up the Walk at any point along its length, but the most easily accessible locations are at Carnforth, Hornby and Wennington. It’s ideal for a long weekend break (for the whole route) or for linear and circular day walks.'
Lancashire County Council, Lancaster City Council and the Lune Valley Initiative.
'In other words meet people, get fit and have some fun while seeing some of our wonderful countryside all year round.'
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'Aims are to provide for group rambling, to promote the healthy enjoyment of leisure, the love of open air, social and international friendships and to organize holiday-making and other activities within these objectuves ...'
'The route follows footpaths, bridleways, canal towpaths, coastal walkways and quiet lanes, through woodland, pasture and over the imposing roof of Bowland’s ancient forest. Included are suggestion ...
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'Follows a beautiful and historic route around the North of Lancashire. Totalling just over 100 miles it is designed to be walked in seven days, but for less ambitious hikers huge enjoyment can be taken from exploring smaller sections of the route ... Directions are detailed and the book includes a great deal of fascinating information and stories about places passed along the way.'
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