I agree, if you just wanted to travel end-to-end, you might just do it in four days, but yes you need a good day in Lancaster, and you might want to enjoy the facilities at Barton Grange, as well as visit Garstang and perhaps walk up to the locks in the North (just beyond the navigable reach).

Hi may is nice and quiet, Lovely villages dont miss stopping at Garstang, Also Hest bank for a stroll down to the SEA! P,S Dont go in summer if poss its difficult to find moorings hope this helps sorry for delay.

Galgate first lovely chip shop just under railway bridge, Also take a stroll down lock system your not allowed to take hire boats down, Second lancaster for afternoon, Third HEST bank must see lovely walk to seafront, Can also catch bus to Morecombe or even Kendal for day, Fourth Carnforth very famous for railway scene in Brief encounter, Fifth upto terminus at Tewitfield, If you plan this right you will have enough time to return to Garstang on time, Have a good one, We are back on canal next year. Ps forget heading other way not as scenic.

about 90 mins

You do need a licence. See Canal and river trust site for details. Available from daily to yearly.

Get hold of a book called "The Complete Guide to the Lancaster Canal, Fifth Edition, priced at £6.50 (you can buy at the Canalside Craft Centre at Galgate). It contains a list of every conceivable accomodation you might require throughout the entire length of the Canal.

We've booked for a week on the Lancaster Canal in July 2016 with Crabtree Narrowboat Hire, as part of the booking they've provided a very comprehensive list showing the places to visit to eat and drink along the way, if you haven't booked your trip yet you should consider using them.

Hi yes you can. Theres a pub called The Bellflower a few minutes walk away and a little bit further and your in Garstang. Lovely place and lovely area.