Friday 3rd September 2010

Things to do

The Parish of Caton-with-Littledale is situated in the lower Lune Valley less than 10 minutes from the M6 motorway on the A683 Kirkby Lonsdale road.

If you're just passing through, Caton is the ideal place to fill up your car - or yourself before you join the M6! Our pubs and restaurants provide great meals and snacks with fast friendly service.

The parish is worth a longer stay however. Did you know the beauty of the area was captured by the artist JMW Turner, and described by the poet William Wordsworth?

The poet Thomas Gray wrote “every feature which constitutes a perfect landscape of the extensive sort is here not only boldly marked, but in its best position". When John Ruskin first saw the Lune Valley, he declared; "I do not know in all my country, still less France or Italy, a place more naturally divine or a more priceless possession of the true Holy Land..."

What's your area of interest?

More Information

LancasterTourist Information Centre
29 Castle Hill, Lancaster, LA1 1YN
Tel: (01524) 32878 Fax: (01524) 382849
Email: lancastertic@lancaster.gov.uk

Summer opening: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5:00pm (apart from Tuesday when closes at 4pm). Open Sundays on Bank Holiday Weekends.
Winter opening: 10.00am - 4.00pm (closed Sundays)

How to be a Great Visitor

Four ways to help keep the Lune Valley special 

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we have an impact. By making positive choices during your visit, you can help to look after the Lune Valley and make sure that it’s just as special on your next visit.

1. Get out of the car!

Walking, cycling and riding are great ways to see the area without adding to traffic. Use public transport if possible and try exploring near to where you are staying. There are some fantastic places to see right on your doorstep – just ask or check out our website for more ideas.

2. Stay local, eat local, buy local, see local

Treat yourself – stay for a few days or maybe longer. Seek out and sample delicious food and drink, produced locally in harmony with the landscape. Visit farmers’ markets, village stores, pubs and cafes and make a real difference to our community.

3. Switch off… and save energy

Help us reduce energy use and CO2 emissions by switching off lights and standby buttons when you don’t need them. Help us reduce water consumption by using just the water you need.

4. Follow the Countryside Code

The Countryside Code reminds us all to protect, respect and enjoy the countryside by:

  • looking after plants and animals;
  • taking litter away;
  • leaving gates and property as we find them;
  • keeping dogs under close control; and
  • considering other people when using the countryside.
    For more information, visit www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk.

Enjoy the Lune Valley and help to keep it special.