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Lancaster Canal – Lune Millennium Bridge loop from Windermere

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Lancaster Canal – Lune Millennium Bridge loop from Windermere

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Lancaster Canal – Lune Millennium Bridge loop from Windermere

06:57

112km

1,110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.5 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.2 km

Lancaster Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The leaves can make it quite slippery under foot and wheels. It’s a great little trail for getting to the outskirts of Kendal without going on the road.

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17.3 km

Lancaster Canal Trail

Highlight • River

Lovely trail into Kendal. Some steep sections where it crosses roads - can also be slippery underfoot with wet leaves, so be careful.

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33.9 km

Thrang End Wood

Forest

44.7 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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53.0 km

River Lune

Lake

54.1 km

Lune Millennium Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Look back over the city skyline to the Ashton Memorial at Williamson Park

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58.7 km

Lune Aqueduct

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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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89.1 km

Crosscrake Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

really nice quiet road, part of NCN route 6 so you may see one or two cyclists loaded up for a long ride.

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93.7 km

Natland Road Scenic Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

It’s an energetic climb from either direction, but you’ll get amazing views at the top!

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104 km

Bench With a View of Kendal Countryside

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This is where the NCN leaves the A road and follows the lovely gentle lanes into Kendal. There’s a bench to enjoy the views and have snacks.

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112 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.4 km

26.4 km

4.65 km

3.33 km

2.50 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

100 km

8.26 km

2.94 km

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Lancaster Canal – Lune Millennium Bridge loop from Windermere

Lancaster Canal Trail

Lancaster Canal Trail

Lancaster Canal

Lune Millennium Bridge

Lune Aqueduct

Crosscrake Climb

Natland Road Scenic Climb

Bench With a View of Kendal Countryside

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