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Lune Aqueduct – Lancaster Canal loop from Borwick

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Lune Aqueduct – Lancaster Canal loop from Borwick

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Lune Aqueduct – Lancaster Canal loop from Borwick

01:55

31.9km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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302 m

End of Navigation on the Lancaster Canal

Highlight • Structure

good cafe on the road nearby

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8.64 km

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Highlight • River

The Lancaster Canal towpath (NCN 6) is a flat, lock-free route ideal for walking, cycling and spotting wildlife. Highlights include the impressive Lune Aqueduct, charming canalside pubs like the Waterwitch and frequent sightings of herons, swans, and even otters.

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9.95 km

Canal Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

A working swing bridge on the Lancaster Canal.

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11.5 km

Shore Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, good service, no veggie/vegan options other than chips and rubbish instant coffee. Beautiful views and surroundings though.
So a bit of a mixed bag🤔

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16.4 km

Lune Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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20.4 km

Lancaster Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Running 42 miles (67.6 km) from Preston to Kendal, the Lancaster Canal took over 30 years to complete, opening in 1826. The canal was used to transport boats carrying coal …

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31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.88 km

8.69 km

8.19 km

5.31 km

773 m

119 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

8.28 km

5.35 km

811 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

51 %

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Lune Aqueduct – Lancaster Canal loop from Borwick

End of Navigation on the Lancaster Canal

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Canal Swing Bridge

Shore Café

Lune Aqueduct

Lancaster Canal

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