RETREAT ON THE LUNE
EXPLORING THE AREA
Coastal Path & Glasson Dock
You can find this scenic bridleway right outside the front door. Turn right, walk to the end of car park and it’s 5 miles of bridleway until you reach Lancaster City Centre.
If you want to head to Glasson Dock instead, go straight accross the bridge in front of the accommodation and its about a 10minute walk. Glasson Dock has a cafe, smokehouse, ice cream shop and you can get onto the canal from here.
Lancaster City Centre
Shops, cafes, restuarants, bars and even a castle. There are lots of historic buildings around the centre and a tour of the castle is a must.
It is a 10 minute drive away or you can walk/cycle the down the coastal path (4.5 miles).
The number 89 bus will take you into Lancaster. (You can catch it from the Stork pub at the end of the lane).
Williamson Park
Williamson park is located on the edge of Lancaster City Centre. It has a play area, café, butterfly house and a nature reserve. It hosts numerous events over the year, including a music festival, outdoor theatre play and a weekly Parkrun.
The Flower Bowl
Bowling, crazy golf, a garden centre and even curling. If you are looking for some fun activities this place is about a 20 minute drive away. We recommend pre booking activities as it gets busy.
Scorton
Scorton is a beautiful little village, perfect if you are looking for a walk and lunch. There are a few walking routes, but the easiest one to follow is up to Nicky Nook fell. There are some really good cafes here which serve afternoon tea and alcohol. Wyresdale park also offer a range of shops, a spa and some outdoor activities including paddle boarding. It is approximately a 15 minute drive away.
Arnside
Arnside is a little coastal village located approximately a 35 minute drive away, which hosts plenty of pubs, shops and cafes. You can walk along the beach for miles, and if you fancy some stunning views you can head up Arnside Knott. You can also hire E-Bikes from here, but you will need to pre book: wwweaseeride.co.uk
The Lake District
Windermere, Keswick and Ambleside are approximately a 40 -90 minute drive away, depending on where you want to go.
Watersports, Go Ape, Horse Riding..... The Lake District pretty much offers every type of outdoor activity you can think of, not to mention, an abundance of restaurants, cafes and shops.
​
Fancy something more relaxing? Why not book a lake cruise with afternoon tea and take in the beautiful scenery.