Adventures That Start and End at Beautiful Railway Stations LYTHAM TO ST ANNES Starting at Lytham Railway Station, the first five-mile walk shows off breath-taking sea views, pristine parks and quaint streets. Items on the ‘must see’ list for this route include Lytham Windmill, which was built in 1805, The Clifton Memorial, which was erected in 1872 and the Spitfire Memorial, which is dedicated to local people that lost their lives in World War II.
L to R: David Pownall from Huckleberry Films with Tony Ford from the South Fylde Line Community Rail Partnership filming walk between Lytham
Community Rail Lancashire, which is an organisation focused on improving community rail lines, stations and services, has launched a series of self-guided walks across the county.
everything in between, and I hope that people really enjoy everything on offer.
he three videos take ramblers through some of the most beautiful scenery that Lancashire has to offer, from the stunning coastal backdrop of Fylde to the rolling hills of East Lancashire and the delightful farmland between Burscough and Rufford.
The videos, which have been produced by Huckleberry Films, are filled with interesting facts and figures about the rich histories of the towns, villages and hamlets they pass through.
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“After a very difficult two years people are becoming increasingly confident to get out and about and have a wonderful time and there is no better place than in Lancashire!”
Ending at St Annes-on-sea Railway Station there are plenty of choices to stop for refreshments on the way, from the grand Clifton Hotel to the Clock House Tea Rooms, which was used as a rest break for tram drivers after it was built in 1918. ROSE GROVE CIRCULAR WALK The next beautiful walk starts and ends in east Lancashire, at Rose Grove Railway Station. During this 2.5-mile walk, which can be extended to six miles with suggested detours, people can learn about the industrious history of the Leeds to Liverpool canal. At 127 miles long, it is the longest waterway in the UK and played a key part in the industrial revolution. From the station, walkers can take in the amazing views along the Padiham Greenway, which opened in 2011 and is looked after by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Each video has been designed to showcase adventures that start and end at well-known railway stations that are looked after by Community Rail Lancashire. Richard Watts, Chair of Community Rail Lancashire, is delighted with the results. He said: “This exciting project has been assisted by many local people, from historians to volunteer groups and many more, and this is evident in the end result, which has been expertly brought together by Huckleberry Films. “We are extremely lucky to have access to all types of walks in Lancashire, from coastal to rural and 154
Stunning scenery on the walk between Lytham and St Annes Railway stations
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