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PILLING AND KNOTT END A rugged coastline awaits at Pilling village and Knott End, this area lays close to the Wyre Estuary and is surrounded by farmland and saltmarsh. A haven for wildlife, the coast here offers lovely views and excellent bird watching opportunities. Pilling Village also has a few beautiful churches and pubs. Knott End on Sea offers another pretty village to while away a few hours, this time with a promenade and a sandy beach area. Knott End was often visited by the artist LS Lowry in the 40s and 50s and is featured in one of his distinctive paintings “The Jetty at Knott End” Don’t Miss: At Knott End you can catch a passenger ferry over to Fleetwood, a great way to explore more of the coastline. Before you embark, visit the LS Lowry and his dog statue for a photo or two. In Pilling, steam train enthusiasts will love the Pilling Pig, a steam engine which was once operational between Pilling and Garstang and now sits proudly on the village green. In Pilling you’ll also spot the Damside Windmill, one of the UK’s tallest windmills. Don’t Miss: In the village itself a visit to the Port of Lancaster Smokehouse is a must, with its freshly caught seafood, Morecambe Bay shrimps and traditionally smoked fish and meat, it is destination for foodies and visitors stocking up on local delicacies. Walkers and cyclists can enjoy a trip to Glasson Dock along the former rail line, once used to transport goods into the city. The Lune Estuary Cycle Way is a 6-mile route between Lancaster and Glasson Dock, taking in wildlife filled marshland and the historic St Georges Quay in the city. Another 4.25- mile circular route takes you to the historic remains of Cockersands Abbey too.
GLASSON DOCK Glasson Dock opened in 1787 and was once the largest and busiest port in North West England, with imports of sugar, cotton and spices from Africa and India. These were then transported to the city of Lancaster and its warehouses on the Lancaster Canal and via train. The village sits on the wildlife-rich estuary of the River Lune where today you’ll still find a working tidal port, a pretty marina for cruisers and a small number of shops and places to eat.
© A Carr
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