Lancaster Canal Trust facts for kids
The Lancaster Canal Trust is a special group that looks after the Lancaster Canal in Lancashire and Cumbria, England. It is also a registered charity, which means it's a non-profit organization that helps the community.
This Trust was started in 1963. Back then, it was called the Association for the Restoration of the Lancaster Canal. Its main goal is to fix up and reopen a part of the canal. This section runs from Tewitfield Locks, north of Carnforth, all the way to Kendal. They want boats to be able to use it again.
The Trust also works to keep the canal special. They want to make it a great place for everyone to enjoy.
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What the Lancaster Canal Trust Does
The Trust operates a fun tripboat called "Waterwitch." This is a traditional 28-foot narrowboat. It takes people on cruises between Crooklands (near Bridge 166) and Stainton.
Waterwitch Boat Trips
The "Waterwitch" boat runs on Sundays and Bank Holidays. You can take a trip from May to September each year. Each trip lasts about 40 minutes. Tickets cost £3 for adults and £1 for children. The boat leaves from a landing stage across from the Crooklands Hotel.
Working Together for the Canal
The Lancaster Canal Trust works with many other groups. It is connected to the Inland Waterways Association. The Trust also partners with British Waterways, local councils, and other people who use the canal. They all work together to protect and improve the canal for everyone.
See also
- List of waterway societies in the United Kingdom
- Northern Reaches Restoration Group
- Preston City Link Canal Trust
- Ribble Link Trust
External links
- Wyre Borough Council website, listing for Lancaster Canal Trust
