Carnforth to Carlisle Walk

Having already completed 'Days 2,3,4' 

I decided it was time I went back and started from the beginning ie 'Day 1'. So here it is!

'Day 1' Carnforth to Levens Bridge

17miles 1200ft

Setting off from Our Lady of Lourdes church Carnforth

The Lancaster canal is just a few yards from the church

I would be following the route of the canal for most of today's walk

With the return to GMT the sun was just appearing after my early start

The autumn colours were very evident today

Passing Tewitfield marina

Beyond Tewitfield the canal becomes unnavigable as the locks have been removed leaving the water to flow unrestricted

...and again

Pick your own Pumkins?

The west coast mainline railway approaching Holme

I left the canal at Holme to climb Farleton fell....

....which afforded views to the Lakeland fells

Nearing the summit of the fell just 265m (869ft)

Looking north to the Howgill fells from the summit...

....and down to the village of Farleton

I descended to return to the canal and could glimpse  the cross lit up on St Patricks church in Preston Patrick

Continuing along the canal...

....and again

.....and again....

....before arriving at the point where the canal no longer has water in it. The line of the canal can though still be followed to Kendal....

....it passes through the Hincaster tunnel but walkers have to follow the path over the hill to meet it again on the other side. 

However this was where I departed from the canal to walk the last mile to Levens Hall & Bridge

Levens Hall....

....and the river Kent from Levens Bridge...

Finally admiring the Autumn colour in Levens Park

A very different day's walking today but very enjoyable and with lots of interest