Lytham

As we met up to begin our walk, the weather was a bit bleak, but we were optimistic that it would improve as the day went on. We set off for Green Drive.

The entrance to Green Drive with this picturesque house named Swiss Lodge to the right of the entrance.

Green Drive, as seen. is a long straight pedestrianised drive, flanked on either side by mature trees.

Emerging from Green Drive we cross Ballam Road to follow the perimeter wall of Lytham Hall grounds to the main entrance.

                                        The entrance to Lytham Hall grounds.

During the summer months Lytham Hall is the venue for several plays put on by various theatre companies.

                                                                     Here is another.

                                     This is my nomination for tree of the week.

                                                   I just had to go and give it a hug.

                                                   Lytham Hall in all it's splendour.

This sow in the animal enclosure seems very contented after having had a rummage in the straw in it's sty.

Not so this big fella, who was creating an almighty rumpus, letting the attendants know that he was hungry.

                 This goat doesn't know what all the fuss is about, as it chews on a stick.

                                Martin has come to join us for our morning brew.

                                             Setting off again, to continue our walk.

After leaving the hall grounds by the rear entrance we crossed the road to enter a neat housing estate. After a short distance we turned left along this footpath that crosses a bridge over the Blackpool / Preston railway line.

After crossing the railway line the path opens up onto this short private but concessionary road  leading towards the coast.

     As we arrive at the coastal path, a skein of geese are on their way in the direction of the estuary.

We had arranged to meet up with Martin again at dinner time, at Lowther Gardens. The wind on the coastal path was quite fierce, so it turned out to be a good idea, as it was very calm and sheltered here, in front of the bowling greens.

The birds in this vicinity must be used to being fed, as, as soon as we sat down and got our butties out, they decided to join us also.

As we set off again Martin walked along with us, but we hadn't gone far when we got caught in a heavy shower, so Martin decided to return to his car.

Fortunately the shower didn't last very long. We turned right out of the back entrance to the park, on our way to Lytham town centre.

A short rest in the square at Lytham before making our way down the main shopping street and back to our cars.

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