Length of walk 2.5 miles, 2 hours approx. Led by Nigel Hardacre.
This is a flat route and easy going, but good walking shoes are still recommended. There is the old tram road route, the site of the original Preston Basin, hidden bridges and other local history from the 19th and 20th Centuries.
Meet in the centre of Winckley Square, 9.30 a.m. start.
On street metered parking in and around Winckley Square, PR1 2JT (5 mins walk from Preston Railway Station), or nearby Fishergate Centre car park (chargeable).
This walk is organised in conjunction with Lancaster Canal Trust and Friends of Tram Bridge.
Length of walk 2.5 miles, 2 hours approx. Led by Nigel Hardacre.
This is a flat route and easy going, but good walking shoes are still recommended. There is the old tram road route, the site of the original Preston Basin, hidden bridges and other local history from the 19th and 20th Centuries.
Meet in the centre of Winckley Square, 9.30 a.m. start.
On street metered parking in and around Winckley Square, PR1 2JT (5 mins walk from Preston Railway Station), or nearby Fishergate Centre car park (chargeable).
This walk is organised in conjunction with Lancaster Canal Trust and Friends of Tram Bridge.
Be ready for a 09.30 a.m. prompt start
Nigel will be bringing along copies of The Lancaster Canal Trust Guide Book (latest edition), Janet Rigby’s book on the Lancaster Canal and copies of Gordon Biddle’s book, 200 years on the Lancaster Canal, so please bring some cash if you want to buy any books.
Places must be booked – email Nigel Hardacre at [email protected]