Park Lane Nr Ford Green | Where to Paddle

Body of Water

Lancaster Canal 3 other launch locations

Description

Lay-by with access to canal. Northerly is more scenic, southerly takes you towards Garstang. The marina/caravan park southerly for a couple of miles is a good spot for a nosy at the craft shop and breakfast from the café

Parking Information

Layby, gate to canal. Could van camp here as quiet road.

Free Parking

Yes

Launching Information

Normal canalside moorings

Free Launching

Yes

Paddling Information

Simple flat paddle.

Tide Information

Heysham (15.22 km) Level: 8.486m

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Nearby Gauging Stations

River Wyre at Garstang 2.55 km Water Level: 0.322m (38 minutes ago)
River Wyre at Six Arches 2.58 km Water Level: 0.438m (38 minutes ago)
River Wyre at Kirkland Bridge 4.18 km Water Level: 0.574m (38 minutes ago)
River Wyre at Catterall 5.95 km Water Level: 7.029m (1 hour ago)

This shows all gauging stations within 5km. They may be on other rivers or not relevant to this launch.
Key: Rising, Falling, Steady

Nearby Storm Overflows

The River Wyre (2.13 km) Since: 2 days ago
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Data Updated: 6/12/2025 2:58:10 PM

River Wyre (2.13 km) Since: 1 day ago
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River Wyre (2.56 km) Since: 1 day ago
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River Wyre (4.17 km) Since: 2 days ago
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Little Calder River (4.23 km) Since: 2 days ago
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The River Wyre (4.25 km) Since: 2 days ago
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Tributary of the River Cocker (4.27 km) Since: 2 days ago
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River Wyre (4.43 km) Since: 1 day ago
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Tributary of River Cocker (5.07 km) Since: 2 days ago
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Data Updated: 6/12/2025 2:58:10 PM

River Calder (tributary of the River Wyre) (5.34 km) Offline Since: 2 days ago
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Data Updated: 6/12/2025 2:58:10 PM