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Eric Morecambe Statue – Lancaster Canal loop from Carnforth

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Eric Morecambe Statue – Lancaster Canal loop from Carnforth

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Eric Morecambe Statue – Lancaster Canal loop from Carnforth

02:10

35.6km

140m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

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11.2 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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12.5 km

Canal Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

A working swing bridge on the Lancaster Canal.

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15.1 km

Morecambe Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful lake promenade invites you to linger.

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15.6 km

Mother and Child Sculpture at Scalestone Point

Highlight • Monument

Scalestone Point is a grassy promontory jutting out into Morecambe Bay. During the First World War, it was the site of a gun emplacement, covering approaches to the bay.

Today, …

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16.5 km

Bare Crabbing Pool

Highlight • Natural

Nice spot to go crabbing with the kids

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18.1 km

Beach

18.6 km

Eric Morecambe Statue

Highlight • Monument

Good for an alternative group photo to mark the start or end of the Way of the Roses.

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19.3 km

Way of the Roses Start Point, Morecambe

Highlight • Rest Area

For 170 miles between Morecambe and Bridlington, this highly popular route passes through historic cities York and Lancaster, and lesser known gems such as Settle, Pateley Bridge and Ripon.

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24.2 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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35.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

8.54 km

5.39 km

4.99 km

2.13 km

755 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

8.26 km

4.85 km

1.75 km

174 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Eric Morecambe Statue – Lancaster Canal loop from Carnforth

Lancaster Canal Towpath

Canal Swing Bridge

Morecambe Promenade

Mother and Child Sculpture at Scalestone Point

Bare Crabbing Pool

Eric Morecambe Statue

Way of the Roses Start Point, Morecambe

Lancaster Canal

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