Preston to Lancaster

Description
Follow National Cycle Route 6 from Preston to Lancaster and take in the Forest of Bowland and the Lancaster canal along the way of this cruisy and attractive route.
You start off near Preston train station and head through the town to Moor Park where you'll pass Deepdale - home of Preston North End FC. The ride continues north into the countryside towards Garstang and Scorton where there are views of the River Wyre and Cleveley Mere. After passing through Galgate and crossing the Lancaster Canal you will join the River Lune for a lovely traffic free waterside stretch. This section passes the picturesque Conder Green and Glasson Dock. Quiet roads and another waterside run along the Lancaster Canal take you into Lancaster.

Preston to Lancaster Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Preston to Lancaster Aerial Photo View Map

   
Distance34 miles (55 km)
Difficulty***
Joining RoutesConder Green, Glasson Dock
Memory Map RoutePreston to Lancaster.mmo (right click - 'Save As')

GPX File

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Elevation
Route Photos
Preston North End, Moor Park
River Wyre, Scorton
Cleveley Mere and Scorton Lake
Crossing the Lancaster Canal at Galgate
Estuary, River Lune near Conder Green
Along the Lancaster Canal approaching Lancaster
Near Lancaster
Lancaster Castle

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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route

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