Lancaster Canal Trust

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The "Lanky" at Lancaster
The "Lanky" at Lancaster

The Lancaster Canal Trust is a waterway society and a registered charity[1] on the Lancaster Canal in Lancashire and Cumbria, England.

It was formed in 1963

restoration and reopening for navigation of the stretch between Tewitfield Locks, north of Carnforth, and Kendal.[3]

The Trust also aims to protect the essential character of the canal, but at the same time to develop the canal as a public amenity. It operates the tripboat "Waterwitch", a traditional 28 ft narrowboat cruising between Crooklands (Bridge 166) and Stainton. Waterwitch operates on Sundays and Bank Holidays from May to September inclusive. Trips last approximately 40 minutes, charges are £3 for Adults and £1 for Children. Landing stage is opposite the Crooklands Hotel postcode LA7 7NW.

The Trust is affiliated to the Inland Waterways Association and works in conjunction with British Waterways,[4] local authorities, county councils, and other canal users.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lancaster Canal Trust, registered charity no. 240957". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  2. ^ "The Lancaster Canal Trust". Retrieved 12 September 2009.
  3. ^ "The Lancaster Canal comes back to life at Kendal Museum". Culture24. 28 August 2007. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
  4. ^ "Waterscape - Lancaster Canal Trust". Archived from the original on 13 October 2008. Retrieved 12 September 2009.
  5. ^ "Lancaster Canal Northern reaches". Retrieved 12 September 2009.
  6. ^ "THE LANCASTER CANAL RESTORATION PARTNERSHIP". Archived from the original on 2 April 2009. Retrieved 12 September 2009.

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