North of Keer Aqueduct, on the
way to Tewitfield, is the Capernway Arm. This is a short branch to an old
quarry, now offering a small amount of sheltered moorings. A caravan site and
some private mooring runs alongside the east bank just prior to the Arm. The
canal then winds around a hillside and ends abruptly just north of Borwick and
alongside the M6 Motorway. There are two areas for mooring at Tewitfield, the
first, just north of bridge 138, room for around 6 boats, depending on length.
The terminus proper has much more mooring but is very close to the M6
and the traffic noise, not always good if you need a peaceful night. Just north
of Tewitfield, the locks are now abandoned, albeit there is talk at present to
refurbish these and again open the canal to Kendal. Borwick is a small but
attractive village. Overlooking the canal is Borwick Hall, a large and somber
Elizabethan Manor House, built around a 15th century tower.
The
Tewitfield terminus, as it is currently known, has full amenities supplied by
British Waterways and there is ample safe mooring for people wishing to leave
their boats and take a long walk towards Kendal, following the old canal toe
path. Within two minutes walk of the terminus is the Longlands Hotel
(01524-781256), only 100yds north east of the canal. It is a spacious pub and
serves excellent bar snacks and also has very good restaurant, including ample
selections for vegetarians. |
