| Don't Frighten The Horses | 30th August, 2008 |
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An article from the July 2008 edition of Waterways World, (reproduced with their kind permission).
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| Last Boat to Walton Summit | 20th June, 2008 |
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In 1968, five teenagers ventured up a soon-to-be-closed canal arm. HUGH POTTER was one of them…
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| The Canal Turn | 20th June, 2008 |
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Walking the Cumbrian section of the Preston to Kendal canal, is a rich history lesson, a wildlife showcase - and a great day’s walk. - David Craig is our guide
From the Cumbria Life Magazine for Feb/March 2008 |
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| Preston City Link Canal Trust | 20th June, 2008 |
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The Preston City Link Canal Trust was formed in 2003, the aim being to restore the filled in section of the Lancaster Canal from its present terminus in Ashton, Preston to a proposed new marina in the Maudland area, near to the University of Central Lancashire. A further aim is to restore part of the disused Preston to Longridge Rail Line which will pass over the marina by a viaduct, and continue as far as Gamull Lane to connect with Park and Ride facilities.
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| Waterways World - 2006 | 20th June, 2008 |
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Take a cruise somewhere different next year – head for the northerly outpost of the canal system. ALISON ALDERTON heads up the Ribble Link to the lock-free Lancaster
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| Preston - Walton Summit | 24th June, 2008 |
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The South End - the challenge to be solved. The long - distance walker, keen to trace the full length of the original Lancaster Canal from near Wigan to Kendal, will encounter several obstacles, but the route of the original tramway that linked Preston to Walton Summit is still reasonably clear, both on the ground, as a well-maintained cycleway/footpath, and on the Ordnance Survey maps. A remarkable industrial relic that suggests that 'canal mania' was sometimes not sufficient on its own to overcome natural obstacles. |
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| Buccaneer | 5th November, 2006 |
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Trust members Susan and Roger Woodcock had a narrow escape when their 21ft Carvel wooden motor cruiser Buccaneer, was involved in an explosion at Hest Bank sanitary station Luckily, they both escaped with only minor injuries.
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