Carnforth
Carnforth is a town and civil church near Lancaster in the north of Lancashire, England, situated at the north eastern end of Morecambe Bay. The parish of Carnforth had a population of 5,350 recorded in the 2001 census, and types part of the City of Lancaster. The 2011 Census measured a population of 5,560. Because of the distance of the shore as well as capitals, Carnforth is a prominent base for walkers and also bicyclists exploring the area. The River Keer, the West Coast Main Line (WCML), the A6 and also the Lancaster Canal go through the town. The M6 motorway passes simply to the east, linked to Carnforth by the A601(M). The name "Carnforth" is believed to stem from its old feature as a ford of the River Keer on which it is located. Over time the detailed name "Keer-ford" might have morphed into the contemporary "Carnforth". An alternate explanation is that the name originates from 'Chreneforde' and is Anglo-Saxon in beginning, as cited in the Victoria County Background of Lancashire.