The Lancaster Canal Tram Road and Tram Bridge
Pavilion Cafe, Avenham Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JT
A guided walk and with some photos and narrative about the horse-drawn Tramroad and the bridge that connected what was only meant to be a temporary 5-mile link between two ends of the Lancaster Canal, back in 1803 to its closure in 1862. The circular route takes in the newly built Tram bridge and part of the route that the horse-drawn waggons used along this early 'rail road'.
Walking shoes/boots are recommended, dress for the weather and bring a drink for the walk. Numbers are limited to 20. A small stock of books about the canal and its history will be available to buy.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1000-1200 & 1300-1500
Location & directions
Pavilion Cafe, Avenham Park, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JT
- Directions:
- Avenham Park is next to Miller park on the north bank of the River Ribble in Preston. Train station is 10 mins walk away, and a large car park is next to the train station at the Fishergate centre. Location of the start/finish of the walk is at the Pavilion Cafe, close to the bank of the Ribble and off the main cycle way through the park, the Guild Wheel.
- Contact on day:
- Nigel Hardacre
- Telephone number:
- +447595008123
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- From previous walks, they fill up very quickly so there is not always space to add people as 'walk ins'. As there are 2 walks, morning and afternoon there be spaces on the other if one gets full.
- Booking contact name:
- Nigel Hardacre
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-old-tram-road-and-the-tram-bridge-at-preston-morning-tour-tickets-1991233083756?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 18 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
There is a weekly park run event organised every Saturday. Nearby parking will be very busy up to 10am. parking further away if possible, and walking in to Avenham Park is a good way to avoid this problem.
Additional information
Walkers should dress for the weather and be capable of walking two miles at an average pace. Paths and tracks are good and well used. Some are shared with other users, so be aware of bicycles.
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 2 hour(s)
