Lune Millennium Bridge – Lune Aqueduct loop from Skerton

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Lune Millennium Bridge – Lune Aqueduct loop from Skerton

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Lune Millennium Bridge – Lune Aqueduct loop from Skerton

02:01

7.76km

50m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

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2.81 km

Lancaster Canal Towpath

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The Lancaster Canal runs for over 40 miles from Preston through the rural county of Lancashire to Carnforth.

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3.63 km

King's Arms Hotel (Charles Dickens Plaque)

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Hotel made famous by Charles Dickens who stayed here between 1857-1862.

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4.01 km

Lancaster Priory Church of St Mary

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A Saxon church is thought to have stood on the site from the sixth century. In 1094 Roger de Poitou established a Benedictine priory, dedicated to St Mary. The church is built in sandstone with roofs of slate and lead. Its plan consists of a west tower, a four-bay nave and a four-bay chancel with a clerestory under a continuous roof, a north and south aisles and a south porch. The tower is in four stages surmounted by corner pinnacles and an embattled parapet. In the first stage is a south doorway and above this in the second stage is a four-light window. The third stage has a round window above which is a clock face. The bell openings in the fourth stage have four lights. (wikipedia).

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4.10 km

Lancaster Castle

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Dating back to the Roman times, Lancaster Castle has had a fascinating history over the ages – it's even hosted the executions of Kings and Queens. The castle served as a prison until 2011, when it opened to visitors.

The castle is open daily from 9.30am to 5pm. Tickets for adults cost £8. You can find more information about visiting the castle, here: lancastercastle.com/tours-visits/opening-times

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4.49 km

Lancaster Priory Church

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4.90 km

River Lune

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4.96 km

Lune Millennium Bridge

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Look back over the city skyline to the Ashton Memorial at Williamson Park

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7.38 km

Lune Aqueduct

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The Lune Aqueduct leads across the Lune river and has been built in 1797. It carries the Lune Canal 16 metres above the river.

You can also use it on your bike or on foot.

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