Thank you Monty Veda for the offer of a Recon ride – that really is good of you to make the offer
A route I have found and I am now thinking of plus looks really nice - is the one to the Lune aqueduct from Glasson and then down the canal to Aldcliffe – then pick up the track back down to Glasson
Been on Google maps and tracked it as far as possible with street view – the only problem I can see is the steps up to the canal at the Lune aqueduct and the benches outside a couple of canal side pubs on the way back – think I can avoid the steps by going down Lansil way and across the A589 then hopefully back onto the canal somewhere around there – the benches at the pubs look spread enough so should ok there -- may get a few grumbles from the punters - but everywhere else I have seen I think looks fine
The route to Morecambe from Glasson which I did fancy across the Millennium bridge - looks great to me until I get to the gates at that Railway crossing - think you refer to them as the kissing gates –[now that is a question] then I think am goosed – the Trike wheels are 30 inches across –and that looks tight -- that route might be a no go anyway as the wife has pointed out she will not use any main roads as yet—so maybe this one is for another day
Cheers anyway – and thanks to everybody for the replies so far
You're welcome... I have friends who live in Morecambe and do the route often so it's no big deal, I'll just pay more attention to how wide some gaps are next time I go. The railway crossing at Morecambe 'used' to have kissing gates (as shown on street view) but now has a pair of normal gates. I only open one to get my bike through but am pretty sure they both open (otherwise wheelchair/mobility scooter users would struggle)... but i can double check this for you. The cycle route does go on to the main road for a short stretch between Frankie & Benny's and the promenade, but just stay on the pavement... everyone else does and cross onto the cinema side at one of several crossings, then you can get over to the prom opposite The Midland Hotel (lovely white art deco building). From there you can go either way along the prom, on which cycling is allowed these days (I recommend Heysham, there's not much at the other end, but the view across the bay is nice on a clear day.)
Regarding the other route... at the Lune Aquaduct, there's a slope to get bikes, chairs and scooters from the old railway up to the canal tow-path. It has chicanes but they shouldn't be a problem. It's quite new and not clear on google maps (not shown at all on street view)... here it is highlighted
Further down the canal on your way back through Lancaster, the towpath switches sides near the White Cross Pub (it's actually on both sides between Quarry Road and Penny St bridge (A6), but I'd advise swapping sides at Quarry Road so you'll go under the A6 rather than crossing it. The two canal side pubs are heaving when the sun's out so you may have to weave your way through the punters... and the towpath after The Water Witch is quite potholed and gets really muddy after heavy rain. The towpath swaps sides again and you'll both probably need to get off to get down the little steep slope on the far side...
The only other place where you might struggle is on the brow of Aldcliffe Hall Drive where you might encounter a parked car blocking the path (for a trike, not a bike). I don't think it's an official right of way for us minions so if it is blocked, all you can do is go back down and up via Aldcliffe Road and meet the wife on Aldcliffe Hall Lane. From there you'll soon be back on the Glasson path heading back to
Condor Green.
When are you planning to go?