Lancaster Castle and Williamson Park
From the castle across the city to the Ashton Memorial, with views over Morecambe Bay.
- Distance
- 4 km
- Ascent
- 100 m
- Time
- 1–1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 103 m
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About this walk
Lancaster Castle and Williamson Park is an easy 4 km out-and-back walk with 100 m of ascent, taking 1 to 1.5 hours. It starts at Lancaster Castle (grid reference SD 473 618). The start can be reached by public transport.
Lancaster Castle stands on the hill above the city, where the Pendle witches were tried in 1612. From the castle, the walk crosses the city centre and climbs to Williamson Park.
At the top of the park stands the Ashton Memorial, a great domed folly built in the early 1900s, with views over Morecambe Bay to the Lake District fells.
Route
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1
Across the city
Walk from the castle through the city centre.
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2
The Ashton Memorial
Climb through Williamson Park to the memorial, and return.
Summit
On the way
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Lancaster CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Lancaster Castle and Williamson Park take?
- Most walkers take 1–1.5 hours for the 4 km route, which has 100 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Lancaster Castle (grid reference SD 473 618). City-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Lancaster station is a short walk from the castle. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Pavements and park paths, with a steady climb.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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