FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers to some common questions
Getting here
Lancaster is well served by public transport with regular trains from Scotland, Liverpool, Manchester and London and is close to the M6 Motorway
Preparation
How long, how far and how do I join?
Getting here
Lancaster is connected by rail with London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and in the local area Barrow, Oxenholme and Windermere. The three train operators are Avanti, Northern and Trans-Pennine.
Walking directions from the train station – the Meeting Point is 4 mins walk:
Stagecoach’s Route 11 from Lancaster Bus Station and Route 4 from Lancaster University stop at The Storey, Meeting House Lane.
The Meeting Point at Castle Approach is one minute walk.
See full timetable at Stagecoach
Drive to Dallas Road Pay & Display Car Park and pay for at least 5 hours £5.50 – no cash accepted, pay by either card or Ringo app
Walking directions from Dallas Road Car Park – exit West onto Dallas Road
Turn right up Dallas Road
Turn right into Meeting House Lane
Turn left onto Castle Hill
Turn left onto Castle Park and then immediately left onto Castle Approach (Meeting Point)
Please note there is a small NCP Car Park in Dallas Road – which is £7.95 for 5 hours.
Walk Preparation
We take it at an easy pace just 3miles (5 km) over three hours. There’s one steep slope down, and one hill up, four sets of steps with handrails.
Lancaster still has many cobbled streets (slippery when wet) so just take care.
Lancaster has over 150 days rain a year – it’s the second rainiest city in Great Britain (Glasgow is in 1st place – not Manchester!)
So we suggest you bring an umbrella, raincoat/jacket and wear some comfortable walking shoes.
We don’t schedule a stop but if needed there are opportunities along the way.
Try to be at the Meeting Point a few minutes before the start time. The Guide will be carrying a red umbrella or alternatively look for the Lancaster Walks logo on a folder.
Trains can be delayed – slow traffic on the motorway can happen – if you’re going to be late please call +44 7537 144653 or Whatsapp. We will be at or around the meeting point for at least 45 minutes after the start time so it’s easy for you to catch up – we can also send you a google location.