Celebrate NCN's 30th Birthday! SusTrans' Lancaster to Lune Valley Loop

From Lancaster Railway Station take the traffic-free path that starts on West Road, following it round to the iconic Millennium Bridge, catching glimpses of parts of Lancaster Castle through the trees. Pick up NCN6 as you cross the river, passing through Ryelands Park & along quiet roads to reach Lancaster Canal at Hammerton Hall Lane. From here, head north along the peaceful canal to Rushley Dive, Hest Bank, then come off the towpath and follow NCN700 (known as Bay Cycle Way) along the coast, taking in views of Morecambe Promenade & passing the Eric Morecambe statue. Follow NCN69 east to pick up the start of the Lune Valley Greenway a traffic-free path along a disused railway line. Follow the greenway back to the Millennium Bridge in Lancaster, cross back over the river and continue east on NCN69 on a path beside the River Lune all the way to the village of Caton, with stunning views of the river (the bridges are Grade II listed) and the Lune Valley. You will pass through the Forest of Bowland before arriving in Caton, where there are shops, a pub & we could even reach the Bull Beck picnic site at the end of the greenway.

Lunch can be after midway: The Station Hotel, Caton or at the end: The Quarterhouse, Lancaster. More info: sustrans.org.uk/lune

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