Bankhouses from Glasson via the Lancashire Coastal Way
Introduction to Walk 1641
County/Area - Lancashire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
Ascent - 200 feet / 61 metres
Grade - easy/mod
A Lancashire Walk that explores the Lune Estuary and coast to the west of Lancaster. The start is Glasson Dock and the route follows a section of the Lancashire Coastal Way with the opportunity to visit the ruins of Cockersand Abbey before continuing along the coast. The final section uses rural inland footpaths to return to the start. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 296 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Explorer 296 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 102 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Landranger 102 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walking in Lancashire
This guidebook describes 39 circular day walks from 5 to 13 miles and one linear route. The countryside ranges from the low lying land around Cockerham, Lytham, Martin Mere and Croston to the heights of Boulsworth Hill, Ward's Stone, Fair Snape Fell and Pendle Hill. All walks are suitable for most abilities, mainly following paths and tracks.
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