INTRODUCTION
Cinderbarrow Picnic Site has been created by Lancashire County Council, with grant aid from English Partnerships, to promote interest in, and enjoyment of, the beautiful rural hinterland of Morecambe Bay lying only a few miles north of Carnforth. Here, in addition to one of the finest sections of the Lancaster Canal, can be found some of the most historic and picturesque villages in the northwest, many of which may be reached by an intricate network of field paths and bridleways radiating out from the site itself.
At Cinderbarrow there is ample space to park and enjoy a short stroll around the site with its fascinating little miniature railway track, while the more energetic may prefer with the aid of one of the leaflets, to discover for themselves something of the local history, topography and wildlife lying a little further a field. Th ere are three self guided trail leaflets available.
1 :Holme Mills and Burton Fell
( by Canal, Hill and Woodland on the borders of Lancashire and Cumbria.)
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This walk includes a beautiful section of the Lancaster Canal towpath stretching
north from Cinderbarrow to the village of Holme and its historic old mill complex.
On leaving the canal the route then runs eastwards around the lower slopes of
Burton Fell to reach the neighboring village of Burton-in-Kendal with a short
detour included to explore this lovely old place. There is much of interest
to see along this particular walk, especially with regards to local history
and the rural industries which at one time formed part of the daily life of
folk living in this comparatively little-known area on the borders of Lancashire
and Cumbria.
Terrain: The route described should present no difficulty for walkers, being mostly along level towpath and across well-trodden field-paths and bridleways with only a gradual ascent through woodland around the lower slopes of Burton Fell and another, very short one, across the smooth grassy shoulder of Hanging Hill.
Location: The walk starts approximately 3/4 mile northeast of Yealand Redmayne at Cinderbarrow Picnic Site, about 1/4 mile west of Lancaster Canal Bridge No 142. (O.S. Landranger Map No 97 : Ref. 513 757)
Distance: Approximately 6 miles.
2 : Tewitfield Locks and the Capernway Circle
(A walk around the Tewitfield Section of the Lancaster Canal)
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The route can be completed in two separate sections, one linear and one circular as shown on the map, should present no difficulties for walkers, being mostly along the level canal towpath or across well-trodden field paths with only the slightest of gradients. Because of this it is eminently suitable for all age groups, although the slightly less agile should note that there are a number of stiles to negotiate along the field-path section between Capernwray and Priest Hutton.
Location: The walk starts approximately 3/4 mile northeast of Yealand Redmayne at Cinderbarrow Picnic Site, about 1/4. (O.S. Landranger map No 97 : Ref. 513 757)
Distance: Approximately 6 miles.
3 : Exploring the Medieval field paths of the Yealands
(A squeeze-Stile Safari through part of an ancient Field System)
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The walk concentrates on an area lying to the west of Cinderbarrow and includes many of the old roads and trackways surrounding the beautiful little villages of Yealand Conyers and Yealand Redmayne. It also features a section of the ancient drove-road lying just west of the present A6, the famous "Prince's Route", along which in 1745 came marching the highland army of Prince Charles Edward Stuart on their way south from Kendal to Lancaster and hence to a dismal reversal of fortunes at Derby. An easy level walking route along towpath and field paths.
Location: The walk starts approximately 3/4 mile northeast of Yealand Redmayne at Cinderbarrow Picnic Site, about 1/4 mile west of Lancaster Canal Bridge No 142. (O.S. Landranger Map No 97 : Ref. 513 757)
Distance: Approximately 5 miles.
NOTE FOR WALKERS
Strong waterproof shoes should prove adequate for the general terrain but those intending to explore the higher ground of the Hutton Roof Crags Nature Reserve are strongly recommended to wear suitably soled walking boots as the limestone pavement sections can prove extremely slippery in wet weather.
Finally, walkers are reminded to keep dogs under close control, especially when in the vicinity of sheep, and always to follow the simple tenets of the Country Code. By so doing all will be assured of the warmest of welcomes from those who live and work in this lovely and peaceful area.