The seaside resort of Morecambe is so close to Lancaster that they've basically merged.
The Lake District is about 40 mins by road.
Only 15 minutes away is the amazing Silverdale peninsula - next junction on the M6, follow signs to Carnforth and Warton. Fantastic limestone pavement walks, also the Leighton Moss RSPB bird reserve. Birds of prey centre at Leighton Hall is worth a detour. Deepdale is England's largest meteorite crater near Leighton Hall, in the woods surrounding the pretty Yealand village.
Manchester is an hour away.
