Walk of the Month: The Leafy Lancaster Loop

We like to help you explore the area whilst you’re staying with us. For those of you that can get out on foot, we hope our monthly walks help give you a little inspiration whether you visit us weekly, monthly or just once a year.

For the month of October, explore  Community Gardens, Freemans Woods and the marshes of the River Lune on this leafy tour of Lancaster, perfect for the leaves changing their colours.

Where to wander this month: Leafy Lancaster Loop

The details: 

Distance:  4.7 miles ( 7.5km) circular.

Approx. Time: 2 hours

Terrain: This is an easy walk over flat terrain. The green areas of the walk may be slippery under foot or muddy due to the time of year.

Important info:  Please take care on roads and access tracks. Remember to follow the countryside code and to prepare for all weather conditions.

The route: The route begins at Nelson Street car park, near the town hall. You will start along the canal tow path, before heading through Aldcliffe Community Garden and Fairfield Nature Reserve and orchards. You will also take in the sights & sounds of Freemans woods, and the Lune marshes before passing through the village of Aldcliffe and returning to the tow path.

Grab your walking boots and view the route here.

Walk maps for this walk and many others can be found in our park reception and you can view all of our other walk recommendations here.

Let us know if you’ve enjoyed the route and share your snaps on our social media pages so others can be inspired.