Skippered Boat Trips
Lancaster Canal Trust
Crooklands, Milnthorpe LA7 7NW.
Skippered Boat Trips
#1 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Attractions on the Lancaster Canal
The Lancaster Canal is a picturesque waterway in northwest England, stretching for 41 miles from Preston to Kendal. Completed in the early 19th century, the canal was originally built to transport coal, limestone, and other goods through the rural landscapes of Lancashire and Cumbria. Renowned for its long lock-free section, the Lancaster Canal offers tranquil cruising and easy walking along its scenic towpaths, passing through charming market towns, rolling countryside, and historic aqueducts such as the impressive Lune Aqueduct at Lancaster. Today, it is a haven for boaters, walkers, and wildlife enthusiasts, providing a peaceful escape and a unique way to explore the region’s natural beauty and heritage.
Britain’s 4,700 miles of canals and rivers are lined with historic pubs, castles, and engineering marvels. Visitors can enjoy canalside pubs like the Admiral Nelson and The Turf Hotel, explore castles such as Beeston and Chirk, and see attractions like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, and National Waterways Museums. Day boat hire is widely available, and guided cruises offer relaxing ways to discover the canals’ heritage and scenery.
Lancaster Canal's Best Attractions in 2026
Canal Pub
#2 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Canal Pub
#3 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Castle
#4 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Canal Pub
#5 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Canal Pub
The Galley micro bar at Swillbrook Boatyard
The Boathouse, Catforth Rd, Catforth, Swillbrook, Preston PR4 0HE.
Canal Pub
#6 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Canal Pub
#7 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Canal Pub
#8 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Canal Pub
#9 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
#10 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Canal Pub
#11 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Skippered Boat Trips
#12 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
Castle
#13 Rated Attraction on the Lancaster Canal
