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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

Go back and do a walk we did a couple of years ago. walking along the sea wall and the snowdrops in Lytham Hall grounds.

Snowdrops have evolved to symbolize sympathy and consolation. The white of the flower symbolize innocence and purity. Because it is the first flower to bloom at the end of the winter and beginning of spring, it also symbolises hope. Lytham hall is known for its amazing displays.

So, this walk will start by Granny's Bay and Fairhaven Park and is 8.5km we will walk along the sea front to the windmill and then inland through the town over the railway and down alongside it across to Lytham Hall where we will enjoy all the drifts of snowdrops, and maybe a cuppa and piece of cake before heading back to the start.

Grannys bay is called this because Lady Clifton of Lytham Hall often brought her grandchildren here to play.

The windmill on Lytham green is the type known as a tower windmill and was designed for grinding wheat and and oats to make flour or bran. Since commercial milling on the site ceased in 1921 the mill has belonged to the town.

Lytham Hall is a grade 1 country house and parkland managed by the Heritage Trust for the North West. The estate consists of 78 acres of parkland. the mound was created from the soil from the creation of curtains pond but gives an amazing view from the top of the coast.

 

It is essential to register and book in advance online.

 

It is advisable to wear a bum bag with a water bottle or hydration pack. Do bring a high energy snack to have on the hoof or as soon as we finish. Wear comfortable clothing that suitable for the weather. Do wear sturdy grippy shoes.

We respect people`s busy agendas and do like to start promptly. Please arrive 5 minutes early for your class and be ready to start on time.

 

Walk speed guide:

Gentle stroll - Gear 1 - Nice pace that you can do for extended periods. 2-2.5mph (these generally are our Wellness walks)   Easy walk - Gear 2 - Faster pace gained through technique. Expect Gear 2 at times throughout the walk with occasional photo stops. 2.5mph (Most of our 1-hour Explorer walks)   Moderate walk - Gear 2/3 - Faster again using technique and with less recovery. Very little stopping. 2.5mph-3mph+ (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks)   Strenuous walk - gear 3/4  (these are generally Total Body Walx, but also explore this pace on our Explorer and Adventure walks).

You are asked to contact your WALX Guide by phone, leaving a voicemail or sending an sms text to the number listed below, if you are likely to be delayed as we do start classes promptly.

Whilst we do understand that sometimes it is not possible to make a class, please be aware that we do operate a no refund policy if you give us less than 2 hours’ notice.

All activities are undertaken at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for any injuries or accidents incurred. We undertake to deliver all classes with qualified staff and have made every effort to risk assess all WALX. On occasions it is necessary to make dynamic risk assessment decisions when there is a localised incident such as trees fallen en route, flooding, traffic changes, etc.

Please ensure your PARQ is up to date and notify us in writing if you have any change to your medical records, or physical or mental wellbeing. This should include any surgery, falls, knocks, or accidents. Thank you.

Contact details (only contact to notify if late or cancelling)

Matt 07530 813225

 

Location Notes:

Parking free along Inner Promenade. Pay and Display parking in the car park opposite Marine Drive