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Main Instructor:

Susan Spall

Hosted By:

Susan Spall

Walk Description:

 Join us for an 8km walk along the promenade at Lytham St Annes, starting at Granny's Bay.

We are continuing the theme of Abbeys and Priories. As there used to be a Priory at Lytham. Exactly where the Hall is now, which was built in the 18th century. 

Walk through Witch Wood before heading towards the grand entranceway and carriageway up to the Hall. Hopefully some bluebells as we go both in the woods and through the hall grounds. Round the grounds and back to the seafront and the start. 

Lytham priory – benedictine priory. Founded between 1189 and 1194 as a cell of Durham Priory. Lasted till the dissolution. Was a small house with only 2 or 3 monks at a time. After the dissolution the land came into the possession of Cuthbert Clifton who built a house there in 17th century. Was was replaced by Lytham Hall.

 Witch Wood – the witch was the favourite horse of the local squire John Clifton, it apparently died in the wood. 

  

 

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