Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The can towpath isn't visible on OS maps, but very much exists on the ground. Follow the tow path code and have a great time. It is an excellent gravel bike adventure.
canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers/lancaster-canal
it is almost 100% off road and quite bumpy in places. There are plenty of places to stop for proper lunch, but not many places to just pick up a snack.
We started from Kendal town centre, and joined the canal where the towpath starts just outside the village of Sadgill. Aside from 2 places where there is a well signposted diversion, you can follow the canal the whole way. There are sections with lots of people where you must be respectful and give way a lot. There are also long stretches where almost nobody goes and you can rip along quite happily.
Thanks to the @canalrivertrust for maintaining these great riding trails. Their website has loads of information.
The bikes used were:
@fiftyonebikes4568 Assassin with the i9 wheels and Pirelli Mid Gravel tyres in 45c.
@TheTimeSport ADHX45 with Goodyear tyres in 44c.
@AvantiWestCoastRail were so helpful transporting bikes and there was lots of space. The tickets cost £36
The can towpath isn't visible on OS maps, but very much exists on the ground. Follow the tow path code and have a great time. It is an excellent gravel bike adventure.
canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers/lancaster-canal
it is almost 100% off road and quite bumpy in places. There are plenty of places to stop for proper lunch, but not many places to just pick up a snack.
We started from Kendal town centre, and joined the canal where the towpath starts just outside the village of Sadgill. Aside from 2 places where there is a well signposted diversion, you can follow the canal the whole way. There are sections with lots of people where you must be respectful and give way a lot. There are also long stretches where almost nobody goes and you can rip along quite happily.
Thanks to the @canalrivertrust for maintaining these great riding trails. Their website has loads of information.
The bikes used were:
@fiftyonebikes4568 Assassin with the i9 wheels and Pirelli Mid Gravel tyres in 45c.
@TheTimeSport ADHX45 with Goodyear tyres in 44c.
@AvantiWestCoastRail were so helpful transporting bikes and there was lots of space. The tickets cost £36
