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Family fun
Outdoors and nature
Scenic views
Walking
Lancaster – Barrow-in-Furness
As you explore the line you’ll see there really is something for everyone. See a festival at Ulverston, explore Victorian seaside resorts, discover Arnside’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, get closer to nature at RSPB Leighton Moss Nature Reserve and step back in time at Carnforth, home to the Heritage Centre and Brief Encounter Refreshment Rooms.
Lancaster – Barrow-in-Furness
1 hr
£11.20 Off-Peak Day Return
28 miles | 45 km
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We're getting on board for Catch the Bus Month and bring you some suggestions on how you can explore further when you combine your adventure with trains and buses.
Leeds – Morecambe / Heysham Port via Skipton, Bentham & Lancaster
Explore the history of the Bentham Line, nestled in scenic Yorkshire & Lancashire countryside.
