Walk to Warton Crag

The view from Warton Crag across Morecambe Bay towards the Lake District.

The view from near the trig point on Warton Crag looking over Morecambe Bay
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Fern leaf

Warton Crag foot path passes through this gap

This morning Alex and I walked from Pine Lake out to Warton Crag. Once we were on the top the wind off the sea was so strong that it was difficult to hold the cameras steady, so rather than continuing onto the coast we came back!

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A walk along the Lancaster Canal

The day started with a change of plan. Alex and I were going walking up in the Lake District but the extremely high winds, heavy rain and dangerous conditions put a stop to that. So we drove into Lancaster through a storm.

After some time spent in Waterstones, looking at and then buying photography books, and a visit to a cafe, the weather changed enough for a walk.

Rather than wasting the break in the weather driving we walked along the footpath that follows River Lune out from the city centre. On recommendation we headed out to the Lancaster Canal and the Lune Aqueduct. The Lancaster canal was also known as the “Black and White canal as it was used to transport large amounts of white limestone and black coal.

Along the River Lune

Ducks near the weir on the River Lune Lancaster

The Lune Aqueduct

The aqueduct was built in 1797 and carries the canal 16m above the river.

The Lune Aqueduct crossing the River Lune
The Lune Aqueduct crossing the River Lune

There are steps up to the Lancaster Canal from the River Lune, giving easy pedestrian access to the Lune Aqueduct.

The Lune Aqueduct and the Lancaster canal, looking down onto the River Lune Lancashire
The Lune Aqueduct and the Lancaster canal, looking down onto the River Lune

Looking back along the Lancaster Canal from the Lune Aqueduct
The Lancaster Canal

The Lune Aqueduct on the www.canalrivertrust.org.uk

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Photos from Thirlmere

Photos from Thirlmere

Lakeland stone bridge

The day started overcast, but Alex and I headed out anyway to see what photos could be found. We headed towards Keswick and stopped off by Thirlmere and got some pictures in between the showers. However the showers got heavier and the wind stronger so we headed home…

Bryson's Tea Room Keswick Lake District

… after a stop off at Bryson’s Tea Room in Keswick for tea and plum bread toast.

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