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Caton sits just a few miles northeast of Lancaster, positioned where the suburban edge of the city gives way to the Lune Valley. It is technically a village of two halves - Brookhouse and the main village of Caton - resting within the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The geography is dominated by the River Lune to the north and the climb toward Caton Moor to the south, providing a mix of flat riverside walks and steep fell-side trails. Historically, the village grew around the cotton and silk mills powered by Artle Beck, and the imposing sandstone architecture of that era still defines the village’s character. Today, it functions as a practical community with its own primary schools, a pharmacy, and local shops, while the nearby M6 junction and the ‘Green Crescent’ cycle path - which follows the old railway line directly into Lancaster - make it accessible for those working in the city or at the university. Even with its proximity to town, it remains a place defined by the weather coming off the moors and the ancient presence of the Fishwick Oaks.