| Walk: | Staining, Stanley Park and Marton Mere | ||
| Start Point: | The Plough at Staining | Grid Reference: | SD 349 361 |
| Distance: | 5 mls | Ascent: | Level |
| Time: | 2.5 hours | ||
| Weather: | Warm but overcast with sunny intervals | ||
| Comments: | This urban walk commenced at The Plough at Staining and twenty four people took part. After crossing the Blackpool/Lancashire boundary the group used field paths and surfaced paths passing between two golf courses to reach Salisbury Woodland. Salisbury Woodland is situated between Blackpool Zoo and Blackpool Victoria Hospital. In the woodland is a World War Two Pill Box complete with blue plaque. Crossing East Park Drive the party entered Stanley Park where they were able to view its flora and amenities. The café appears to be of the Art Deco era. After refreshments the party re-crossed East Park Drive heading for Marton Mere. It is said that this area of open land is a former war time airfield. Walking along the periphery of the mere the group headed back for Lancashire and lunch at The Plough. A good walk in a pleasant urban but green area. Thank you leader. | ||
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Norman orating prior to departure
The Plough at Staining
A windmill at Staining
But where do they take you to?
This sign is a short distance from Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Salisbury Woodland
A relic of World War Two
A plaque attached to the Pill Box
Still in Salisbury Woodland
Welcome to Stanley Park
No music today
Taking a closer look at the bandstand
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The Cafe on the park (Art-Deco)
Fountain playing in the park
Five merry munchers
An out of sync clock
Off to Marton Mere
Some residents of Marton Mere
Information about Marton Mere
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Tower(ing) above the mere
Nature