Morlan two

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Its, good but be aware it is a well used cycle route!.

The route and features are well described by Mary Oz in her review so I shall just add the odd comment. The route is well signposted on the old railway line and the houses and light industry are generally well shielded from the path by trees. If walking in a small group, the presence of large numbers of cyclists plus electric scooters and mobility scooters means that one needs to stay alert and keep to the walker’s side of the path (right). The route is hard surfaced throughout flat except for the short final section to Lancaster railway station.

This route makes full use of the Lancaster and Morecambe Greenway, a tarmacked, well-lit, popular off-road route, created from a former railway line. It is a good idea to stick to the pedestrian side of the painted centre line, which is the north-east side, unless you are cycling or using a very fast mobility scooter. The path can be quite busy at the weekend and during the green-commuter rush-hour, but it is generally quite pleasant to use, and is very direct and quick.
From the Eric Morecambe statue on Morecambe Prom, follow the Prom, with its lovely view, then turn onto Northumberland Street and head for the railway station and small bus station. A short way along the Greenway, you must carefully cross the single-track railway, on a pedestrian level crossing with gates at either side.
The next mile or two is suburban with the odd field. Then there is a section passing an industrial estate on one side, with housing on the other. At about 2.2 miles or 3.6 km, you pass a large 24-hour Asda supermarket, which has a café and toilets. The Salt Ayre sports centre follows, and also has a café and toilets. The route now runs alongside the tidal River Lune, with plenty of flora and fauna to spot.
After passing under the West Coast main railway line viaduct, there is a good view of some historic quayside buildings, including the old customs house, across the river. The route crosses the river on the Millennium Bridge. There is a fork on this bridge and IT IS IMPORTANT TO TAKE THE LEFT BRANCH, CONTRARY TO WHAT THE MAP INDICATES, otherwise you will find yourself below the path you need, as it crosses the stone bridge above you.
This pleasant path is another former railway line, and passes round the bottom of Castle Hill and below the Priory. There is a sharp turn onto a short bit of road which crosses under a dark railway bridge. Another sharp turn at the other side takes you on a track between the railway and Lancaster’s football club to Lancaster Station. This route from the Millennium Bridge is much easier to use than the Morlan One route.

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