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Lancaster Priory, Lancaster, dating from the 11th century

Lancaster

(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)

This is a city which long ago lost it's grim clogs and mill image to give way to a fast growing city with a fine reputation as a centre of commerce and culture where bright, modern University buildings sit comfortably with Lancaster's historic areas...

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Narrow boats on the canal at Hest Bank, Lancashire.

Hest Bank

(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction N)

Hest Bank makes an interesting alternative to crowded Morecambe, it is ideal as a base for touring coast and the old cotton towns of Lancashire...

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Halton

(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NE)

This is a peaceful hillside village beside the picturesque River Lune. It has rising, winding streets with a delightful mix-match of cottages hiding behind old grey-stone walls...

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Rocks and sea

Morecambe

(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction NW)

Morecambe has always been one of the most popular and successful seaside resorts in England. It has one of the most spectacular views in England. Looking from the promenade the.....

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St. Oswald's Church, Warton (near Carnforth, Lancs.)

Warton

(6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction N)

Warton is a pleasant village to visit. Interestingly, it is in a site considered to be of special scientific interest, quite possibly the home of early man...

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Sunset at Capernwray Farm, Lancashire

Capernwray

(7.1 miles, 11.5 km, direction NE)

There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area...

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Six Arches, near the River Wye, Scorton, Lancashire

Scorton

(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction S)

The picturesque village of Scorton lies to the west of the Bowland Forest beneath the shadow of Calder Fell, in an area much famed for its sparkling streams, fells and forest glades inhabited by wildlife...

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Hornby Castle

Hornby

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)

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Morecambe Bay

Silverdale

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N)

The village of Silverdale once sat on the River Kent, but in the 1920's the river changed its course to reach the sea further westward. The deep-water channel of the Kent is now.....

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Yealand Conyers

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N)

Yealand Conyers is in the midst of an area of outstanding natural beauty with eye catching views in every direction...

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Lancaster Cathedral at sunset 2005

Lancaster Cathedral

(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)

This may not be as old as other English cathedral churches, but with its soaring spire reaching to a height of 240 feet and a.....

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Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

Ashton Memorial

(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)

The Ashton Memorial with its green dome, overlooks the City from Williamson Park. It forms a famous Classical landmark and was.....

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Lune River Lighthouse

(3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction SW)

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Warton Rectory, Lancashire

Warton Old Rectory

(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction N)

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Cheeky nuthatch

Leighton Moss R.S.P.B. Nature Reserve

(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N)

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Hornby Castle

Hornby Castle

(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)

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Arnside Pele (fortified tower)

Arnside Tower

(9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction N)

The oldest building in the parish of Arnside. Arnside Tower is a ruin of a Pele tower which were fortified structures quite.....

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Thurland Castle

(11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction NE)

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Hutton Roof, Nr Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria Jan 2006

Hutton Roof Crags

(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N)

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Fleetwood Museum, Fleetwood, Lancashire

Fleetwood Museum

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW)

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