Lune Valley Ramble & Lancaster Coastal Path

This railway line was part of the Lancaster to Leeds line passing through Wennington, now the Lune Valley Ramble as far as Caton it is about 5 miles long. If you travel on to Glasson, or make Glasson Dock you starting point, it is another 5.5 miles. There is the possibility to travel further at the Glasson end as there are minor roads and bridleways to connect to. At the Caton end you'd have to turn off at Caton village to explore the possibilities there. It was known as the 'Little' North Western Railway to differentiate it from the larger London and North Western Railway. Opened along the Lune Valley from Lancaster Green Ayre to Wennington in 1849, Morecambe to Lancaster railway stayed as a single track till 1877. The Wennington to Morecambe was closed under the Beeching cuts in 1966. Goods transport along the Lune Valley stopped in 1967 except for some spurs from the Heysham line and Lancaster Castle to the power station. Final demise came in 1976. The railway lines in this area, some that are still in use, have made it difficult to write a concise description. If you need further knowledge refer to the link below.

Grid Ref: SD 544 651 Bull Beck Bridge - Car Parking Grid Ref: SD 455 560 Glasson Dock Car parking and Victoria Inn!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%22Little%22_North_Western_Railway https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Lune+Valley+Ramble

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