The Towpath Trail from Kendal follows the northern part of the Lancaster Canal and is a unique place for walking, cycling, paddling, and general nature enjoyment! Its a fantastic blue/green corridor between Kendal and Lancaster.
The fate of the Towpath Trail was set in the 1960’s when the M6 motorway was built. Unfortunately, despite local protests, it was decided that the M6 would dissect the Lancaster Canal, leaving it unnavigable by boat north of Tewitfield. As a result, parts of the northern section, also known as ‘The Northern Reaches’, are home to an abandoned canal with former canal bridges in farmers’ fields and neat rows of Oak trees nestled alongside wildflowers instead of water.
Today the Towpath Trail celebrates its heritage and follows the original towpath in both the watered and un-watered sections to promote stunning walking and cycling routes. The Towpath Trail aspires to be fully accessible, welcoming and enabling all users to enjoy the Towpath Trail between historic Kendal and Lancaster. Multiple walking routes are listed on the website and promoted on the social media. The Towpath Trail host events and fundraise with its partners for additional improvements to enable more people to enjoy access to the outdoors.
Contact – [email protected]
Socials – @lancastercanaltowpathtrail
