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Leighton Moss Nature Reserve – Lancaster Canal Trail loop from Silverdale

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Leighton Moss Nature Reserve – Lancaster Canal Trail loop from Silverdale

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Leighton Moss Nature Reserve – Lancaster Canal Trail loop from Silverdale

03:18

52.4km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.2 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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516 m

Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The stunning Leighton Moss Reservoir was created in 1964 to provide saltmarsh habitats for rare and beautiful wildlife. You will find bitterns, red deer and Greylag geese hiding amongst the …

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3.46 km

Thrang End Wood

Forest

9.71 km

Lancaster Canal

Highlight • River

28.2 km

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

Highlight • Settlement

Through the centre of Kendal town, this section of National Cycle Route 6 is a shared use path alongside the River Kent.

Enjoy this traffic-free path to navigate through the …

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30.0 km

Cock & Dolphin Yard

Highlight • Pub

31.6 km

Lancaster Canal Trail

Highlight • River

Lovely trail into Kendal. Some steep sections where it crosses roads - can also be slippery underfoot with wet leaves, so be careful.

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32.5 km

Natland Road Scenic Climb

Highlight • Cycleway

It’s an energetic climb from either direction, but you’ll get amazing views at the top!

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42.8 km

Rivers & Roads Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

V. popular with cyclists - they're due to install bike racks summer '25. Good coffee & nice menu 👍

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50.3 km

Hawes Water Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice fast permissive bridleway

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52.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

5.23 km

2.37 km

922 m

475 m

149 m

112 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

7.96 km

515 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

26°C

14°C

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Leighton Moss Nature Reserve – Lancaster Canal Trail loop from Silverdale

Leighton Moss Nature Reserve

Lancaster Canal

National Cycle Route 6 Along the River Kent in Kendal

Cock & Dolphin Yard

Lancaster Canal Trail

Natland Road Scenic Climb

Rivers & Roads Coffee Shop

Hawes Water Bridleway

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