Preston Canal Map

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Oct 28, 2024
The Lancaster canal runs through my estate so of course I am biased but this is one of the most lovely places in England. Very peaceful & charming. Most tranquil place Full review by LordBJKrell
Sep 18, 2024
Having holidayed on a couple of canals this is quite possibly our least favourite. The canal is in need of some serious dredging following major rainfall this year. This has resulted in the inabilit… Full review by MikeN1066
Aug 23, 2023
A lovely quiet scenic walk down by the canal, we saw wildlife and lovely long boats. We would definitely go again. You can walk for miles but we got so far down and then we turned back as our parking… Full review by Sarah L
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We are wondering how many days we should book a canal boat to travel the Lancaster Canal would 4 be enough?
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I agree, if you just wanted to travel end-to-end, you might just do it in four days, but yes you need a good day in Lancaster, and you might want to enjoy the facilities at Barton Grange, as …
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I agree, if you just wanted to travel end-to-end, you might just do it in four days, but yes you need a good day in Lancaster, and you might want to enjoy the facilities at Barton Grange, as well as visit Garstang and perhaps walk up to the locks in the North (just beyond the navigable reach).
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When is the best time to go on this canal? Are there nicevillages and pubs on the way?
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Hi may is nice and quiet, Lovely villages dont miss stopping at Garstang, Also Hest bank for a stroll down to the SEA! P,S Dont go in summer if poss its difficult to find moorings hope this …
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Hi may is nice and quiet, Lovely villages dont miss stopping at Garstang, Also Hest bank for a stroll down to the SEA! P,S Dont go in summer if poss its difficult to find moorings hope this helps sorry for delay.
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We are picking up a boat from Garstang Marina... does anyone have a suggested itinerary for a week long trip? Preston …
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We are picking up a boat from Garstang Marina... does anyone have a suggested itinerary for a week long trip? Preston first, and then back up to Lancaster?
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Thankyou so much! Always helps to hear from someone that has done it xx
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Picking a Narrowboat up at Garstang. How long would it take approximately to get to Lancaster?
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about 90 mins
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Why have you updated the Towpath Code?
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Our towpaths are more popular than ever before, so we want to set out clear guidelines on how best to use them. The new Code does this. There...
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