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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 Join us for the next section of the Lancaster canal. 11km long, where we start from Carnforth, walking through the town onto the canal.

You get the sense that that you are getting towards the end of a canal. This end is called the Northen reaches. We walk over the Keer aqueduct and before then a lovely view of the railway viaduct. 

Walk past the canal arm of the Wegber quarry that is now a caravan park. Come to the end of the navigable end of the canal at Tewitfield and look at the now disused locks. 

Carpenwray railway viaduct - 1867 on the carnforth to settle line. 145 yards long masonry arch crossing the River Keer. 

Keer aqueduct – built used in 1797 carrying the canal 35ft above the canal. Built like most of the others by John Rennie. 

Wegber quarry – the canal arm by the quarry is known locally as lover's creek. This took barges into the heart of the Wegber quarry where they were loaded with limestone. A narrow gauge railway ran round the site which had quarry workers houses nearby at ‘New England’. Tewitfield locks – the 8 locks lift the canal 75 feet over ¾ mile. Where opened when the canal was extended to kendal in 1819, 22 years after the Preston to Tewitfield setion was opened. The locks where officially closed when the M6 was constructed. 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

It is advisable to wear a bum bag with a water bottle or hydration pack. Do bring a high energy snack to have on the hoof or as soon as we finish. Wear comfortable clothing that suitable for the weather. Do wear sturdy grippy shoes.

We respect people`s busy agendas and do like to start promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your class and be ready to start on time.

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

Location Notes:

Carnforth Railway station. Market Street. Car parking, Ringo £4 all day