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Preston to Lancaster |
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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.
   
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Distance | 34 miles (55 km) |
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Difficulty | *** |
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Joining Routes | Conder Green, Glasson Dock |
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Memory Map Route | Preston to Lancaster.mmo (right click - 'Save As') |
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GPX File | Preston to Lancaster.gpx (right click - 'Save As')
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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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