Williamson Park
Walk Highlights
- Location:
- Lancaster
- Postcode:
- LA1 1UX
- Parking:
Pay & Display parking is on Wyresdale Road entrance (100 spaces).
- Distance:
- 1.00 miles
- Time:
- 0.50 hours
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Terrain:
- Williamson Park in Lancaster features a varied and undulating terrain, largely shaped by its history as a former quarry. The park includes steep slopes, wooded areas with pathways, and open grassland areas, particularly around the principal buildings. The park's elevation ranges from 64m to 107m above sea level, with the Ashton Memorial standing on a ridge offering panoramic views.
- Facilities:
- Toilets, Cafe, - Facilities: Toilets, Café, Shop. The park is open Apr-Sep 10.00-17.00, Oct-Mar 10.00-16.00.
- Accessibility:
- Yes
- Get Directions:
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Dog-Centric Details
- Stile-Free Walk:
- Yes
- Poo Bins Available:
- Yes
- Secure/Fenced Area:
- No
- Dog Water Source:
- No
- Dog Notes:
- While dogs are generally welcome at Williamson Park, they are not permitted off-lead in all areas. The park has a Dog Code that encourages responsible dog ownership, including keeping dogs on leads around the cafe, Friends Garden, and main driveway. Owners are also asked to keep dogs under control, especially around wildlife and other park visitors.
- EV Charger Nearby:
- Yes
- Fuel Station Nearby:
- No
- Livestock Information:
- Off-Leash Policy:
- Partial Off-Leash
- Dog Traffic:
- Moderate
- Seasonal Advice:
- Height Restriction:
- No
- Printable Version:
- PLUS Feature
Williamson Park is home to the iconic Ashton Memorial and holds 54 acres of parkland with woodland walks and excellent views over the city of Lancaster and across to Morecambe Bay.
How to get there
Leave the M6 at junction 33 or 34 and follow signs for Lancaster City Centre. Once in the city follow tourist information signs for ‘Ashton Memorial’ or ‘Butterfly House’.
Walk
1 Head out from the car park to the left and onto the path leading away from it. Follow this as it winds first to the right and then to the left. Cross over the main path and continue into the woodland, heading toward point 2.
2 Continue onward through the woodland, taking a slight right and still heading to the north. The path rounds a little to the right, and snakes a little until point 3.
3 You will emerge from the woodland and see Ashton Memorial to your right. If you turn to the left, so you are facing away from the structure and head on northward, on the path up until you reach point 4.
4 You will see to your left effectively an exit to the park, so face away from that, heading to the right, and continue on the path, which turns to the left, before going right again. Remain on this path as it turns to the right still, before remaining on it down to point 5.
5 At point 5, you will find yourself behind Ashton Memorial. If you cross over the open space behind the structure and continue straight to point 6.
6 Turn left to head back into a wooded area, and continue on this path down until you reach the car park where you started, just at the opposite side.
Grid Reference: SD 487610
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