Lancaster Canal

The Lancaster Canal offers miles of lock free cruising from Preston and the start of the Ribble Link to Tewitfield. It passes through the city of Lancaster, and as it follows the coast, offers wonderful and unrivalled views of Morecambe Bay. The Glasson Branch does involve locking, but the basin at the bottom with its cafes shops and smoke-house is well worth the trouble.

Bridge over Lancaster Canal

Ribble Link

  • Booking to navigate the Ribble Link in order to get on to the Lancaster Canal has to be done online.
  • The maximum length of boat for the Ribble Link is 62ft.
  • There is no charge for long term licence holders but there is a £60 charge for those with a 3month licence or less.
  • You will need to book well in advance because although there may be cancellations, the crossings tend to be fully booked very quickly. You can change your booking date once without cost. (Otherwise £10)

Preston

Cottam Hill

Salwick

Bilsborrow

Garstang

Forton

Galgate

Lancaster

Hest Bank

Bolton-Le-Sands

Carnforth

Tewitfield

Glasson Branch...

Conder Green

Glasson & Glasson Dock