Friday - Lancaster to Galgate
On a sparkling winter's day, our group of
public transport walkers set off from Lancaster for a walk to Galgate
(changing the advertised walk somewhat in accordance with the prevailing
weather conditions). Our initial route took us along the quay and then
up to past the Priory church and railway station, before walking through
to the Fairfield area and the community orchard. After crossing the
padfields, we watched sledging on the hill slopes and followed paths
across fields to the cycleway. It was a lovely sunny day, warm enough to
enjoy sitting at the picnic tables for our lunch but after watching the
birds on the shore, we regretfully made our way to Conder Green, where
we saw the swans on the shore near the old bridge and the rather
intriguing snowflake road sign! We then made our way across fields with
views towards the Bowland Fells and the Lake District hills to reach the
canal where a brave member of our party tested the ice! Further on a
group of ducks had discovered a small gap in the ice where swimming was
a possibility, and we were also pleased to discover the craft centre
cafe open for refreshments before our bus journey back to Lancaster.
Gill Gale
