The Lancaster Canal at Preston,
which was shortened by half a mile some years ago, now begins on an embankment
near the Ashton Basin. Arlen Hire Boats are based in Ashton basin where you can
rent narrow boats and day boats. There is are also long term moorings, winter
storage facilities, a slipway and toilets.
It then runs West towards
bridge 12, through urban areas onto Salwick moorings, still administered by the
Duchy of Lancaster. On one side of the canal is Salwick Hall, complete with
moat. On the other side lies Salwick railway station. The canal then turns
North, through a cutting passed a canal side public house at bridge 26,
originally called The Clifton Arms but known as The Hand & Dagger, it was
renamed following modernisation.
At bridge 29, Kellet's Bridge the
navigation then turns to the East onto to Catforth. At bridge 32, Swillbrook
Bridge there is Pendle Marine Boat Hire. The owners house was originally an old
canal cottage and stables, used for the towing horses. |
