| Walk: | Conder Green, Glasson, Cockersand Abbey, Cockerham, Galgate, Aldcliffe | ||
| Start Point: | Conder Green | Grid Reference: | SD 457 562 |
| Distance: | 16 miles | Ascent: | 740 feet |
| Time: | 5.75 hours | ||
| Weather: | Very mild and dry with clear blue skies | ||
| Comments: | With only 700ft of ascent the ‘Breath of Fresh Air walk’ was quite a different experience for the 2’s walkers. However, 12 turned up to walk in an area that for most was new territory and whilst this walk crossed a very flat landscape, with long stretches of coastal and canal walking there was certainly plenty to see throughout the day. We set off following the coastal path south through Glasson to our fist vantage point, a small hill from where there were views of the Pennines and the Forrest of Bowland to the east and the Lancashire coastline north and south. This coastal stretch looked like a bird watchers paradise for seas birds. We left the coastal path and crossed rather muddy farmland to join the Lancashire canal just past Ellel Grange. We left the canal at Galgate to join the disused rail track on the river Lune which we followed back to the car park. The day was blessed with sunshine and clear blue sky and because this was a flat walk people had plenty of time to converse! | ||
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as we set off Glasson comes into view
Looking back from where the path enters Glasson there are stunning views along the Lune Ward's Stone in the distance
Yes there are hills in the distance
Warning sign at Crook Farm
The coastal path swings south to Cockersand Abbey
Fortunately we are not armed!
Looking back along the coast to Crook Farm
Lots of information at Cockersand Abbey
Cockerham Sands is a haven for sea birds
Views across Cockerham Sands to Knott-End-on-Sea
No not a 2000ft ridge but a 20ft sea defence wall at Bank End Farm
The bank before Patty's Farm makes an ideal spot for a tea break . . .
with fine views across Cockerham Marsh to Bank End Farm . . .
and views across to Knott-End-on-Sea and Fleetwood
As we move on Cockerham comes into view
From Cockerham we cross some very muddy fields. Not what the co-leader had said in the car park!
These fields have quite an artistic appearance as though they had been brushed with a paintbrush
Cragg Hall comes into view
At last we are through the mud as we reach the Lancaster Canal
We then set off along the canal in search of a lunch stop
Two old benches make the perfect spot
We continue along the canal north towards Lancaster
The autumn colours are quite something . . .
and one tree glows in the lowering sunlight
We leave the canal and cut across fields to the disused rail line
From the line there are still clear views up the River Lune
As the sun drops Glasson can be seen in the distance