Crook o' Lune Bridge and Aughton

Jim Grindle

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This is a beautiful area to walk in, easily accessible by road or by public transport from Lancaster. The walk has several distinct sections: a track and a lane followed by pastures, a section along the river and a narrow path on a wood above the river. There is a lengthy but very gradual climb away from the river at the start, compensated for by a steep descent on a lane later on. I much prefer this walk in the summer, not only because it is drier but because the waders have come inland to nest, the sand martins are back at their nests in the riverbanks and there are early summer flowers like the bluebells and the wild garlic in the woods.

The car park at the start has toilets and a little café that is nearly always open between June and September (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays otherwise).

England - North England - Lancashire - Countryside

Features

Birds, Butterflies, Flowers, Good for Wheelchairs, Great Views, Hills or Fells, Public Transport, River, Tea Shop, Toilets, Wildlife, Woodland

7/17/2023 - Joyce Pentland

We walked this route on 12th July 2023. I think it should be rewalked or even rewritten. All went well till waymark 6, the track is completely over grown & my walkers refuse to try. (we left the machetes at home ??) however a farmer materialised & sent us left around the fence to the next waymark. Again all went well to waymark 14, I'm not the best navigator so I'll take the blame for the next part. We passed the concrete structure OK but couldn't find the next way mark a kindly couple Terry & Ivan led us through their magnificent garden & down the lane to the village. I followed the directions perfectly after that. However the route around the river Lune was treacherous. Very long grass & uneven ground cue twisted ankles, knees bruised hips & shoulders from falling I would say it's unsafe for a horse. If there is a track we couldn't find it. Fortunately our tallest (6' 7") battered a way through a field of beans only to wind up opposite the barn cue much moaning & complaining. We couldn't see the river or any wildlife to make the route more enjoyable - it didn't have the feel of a lazy meander around the river. My advice would be to go straight from 18 to 21 (use the map/app) & carry on to the carpark. The other option is to turn right at the barn (WP 19) & go straight, with your back to the barn & passed the burrow, to way point 21. From 21 to the weir is tough(ish) narrow uneven track with tree roots and slippy boards etc. Apart from the above difficulties it was a lovely walk, lovely day out & I'd consider doing it again. My step counter calculated 17.4 kilometers for this walk but there was some backtracking etc that will be included. Uncanningly a farmer/resident materialised every so often & I wondered if they use a network to keep tabs on 'us walkers' ??. Please keep up the good work I love Walkingworld we've been to great places thanks to you.

6/3/2020 - Mark Ziprin

The small car park was full many cars had been parked on the road near 1 and 2 and the police were ticketing them.

5/31/2020 - Mark Ziprin

Walked this in glorious weather 25/5/20. A lovely route. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The climb up was gradual enough not to be noticeable. Great views from the top with sheep, cattle and a deer. The route down and back along the river were very pleasant. Only passed two other couples which is fine in current circumstances. We had to park in a village past point 2 but that is not a problem on a circular route.

9/6/2015 - denise oakman

We completed this walk on 3/9/15 and highly recommend. It was well signposted with excellent views. A few stiles had been replaced and a footbridge added but easy enough to follow. Only comment would be the snack bar at the start is only open Friday- Sunday. We went on a Thursday!