Heylan five

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The route heads due north from the railway station, crosses the tracks on the first bridge then turns sharp left to head for the river across the sportsground (quay Meadow). It crosses the River Lune using Carlisle railway footbridge, via steps up and down, and picks up the Lancaster to Morecambe cycleway/walkway. A fingerpost then directs the route left to follow the line of the river. There are lots of wild flowers on the cycleway/walkway. It should be noted that this section and the following road section past the Golden Ball Hotel are liable to flooding at Spring high tides so a check on the tide tables is worthwhile. There are good views of the River Lune. After passing Lythe Bridge a path to the right is taken. A signpost, well off road, is the best clue to the path which ascends via stone steps and then descends to a low gate into a field. The route is between to 2 lines of hedges and is clear to follow.
Follow the Public Right of Way parallel to the dual carriageway and take the signposted stile and steps up to the main road. Note the OS map takes you round to the left to join Moss Road from where you need to walk back to the main road. Take care crossing the dual carriageway road by the roundabout. There is a traffic island in the centre which makes it easier. Continue along Moss Road (unclassified).
Pass North Farm and continue on the road to Downlands Farm where the road ends. The path continues through solid gates between 2 buildings which were wet with mud and slurry. The owners don’t recommend taking this route (and neither do we) so bear left and right round the large building, go straight on through 2 very narrow open spaces in the fences and into the field which was rather muddy at the time of our visit. Head across the field to a small bridge over a dyke then bear left to cross a larger footbridge, not in the best condition – watch out for the hole near the entrance. Continue west on the well-made track past Heysham Moss Nature Reserve and cross the railway (via bridge). Continue west along estate roads and paths and follow the estate roads to the centre of Heysham and the finish. A pleasant walk but muddy in parts after rain.

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