Glasson Dock Harbour – View of the River Lune Estuary loop from Lancaster University

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Glasson Dock Harbour – View of the River Lune Estuary loop from Lancaster University

Moderate

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Glasson Dock Harbour – View of the River Lune Estuary loop from Lancaster University

01:40

14.8km

60m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.26 km

Narrowboat Basin

Lake

2.76 km

Cobbled Bridge Over Canal Intersection

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely little cobbled bridge over the canal intersection

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6.85 km

Bicycle Dismount Point by the Water

Highlight • Rest Area

Usually a tap in the church yard to fill your water bottles. All Saints Church, Glasson Dock

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6.93 km

Glasson Dock Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Glasson Dock's harbour opened in 1787. In its prime, the harbour was the busiest in the North West, importing all manner of goods from Africa and the Indian Subcontinent.

Today, …

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7.10 km

Glasson Dock Marina

Highlight • Structure

Thriving place to get an ice cream and watch the sail boats and lawn bowls

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7.24 km

River Lune Estuary

Highlight • Natural

Lovely place to visit. There is the River Lune, the Lancaster Canal and the Marina all together

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8.15 km

View of the River Lune Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good for bird watching 🪶🦆🪿🐦‍⬛

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8.42 km

Gwendolyn Finch Cafe (Permanently Closed)

Highlight • Cafe

Went down the bike path expecting a caff like the photo on here, rode straight past until I checked the nav and realised we'd overshot. A half mile backtrack revealed …

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8.77 km

The Stork

Highlight • Restaurant

A fantastic, historic Inn with great food and a cozy atmosphere. This Inn has been in continuos business' since the 1600's. Great for a pit stop to refuel.

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