Branches
A map of the Main Canal of the Lancaster Canal
The map displays a range of services available on the Main Canal of the Lancaster Canal. Simply click the box next to any service being displayed in the Map Key on the left of your screen.
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A brief history of the Main Canal of the Lancaster Canal
Canal Details
| Canal length : | 42 miles |
| Locks : | 0 |
| Boat Length : | 72ft |
| Height : | 8ft ins |
| Width : | 14ft ins |
| Draught : | 3ft ins |
The Lancaster Canal runs from Preston toTewitfield, a length of 42 miles. The canal was finished in1826 taking 34 years to construct.
In 1813 work on the canal north of Tewitfield was started to extend the canal to Kendal. This section of the canal was completed 1819. Unfortunately, much of this section is now un-navigable.
For more detailed information, follow the links below: