Lysdon Farm Circular
Return to the farm for our last stroll of the year.
We will start at the Blyth FC (u3a meeting rooms) car park1pm Thursday 24th September. This will be the last walk of the year due to possibly inclement weather in October end.
We will start at the Blyth Town football club car park and then across South Newsham road into the bridleway. There will be a walk through some woods and across a field where there are normally two or three horses, I’ve walked this many times and the horses are tame and are more interested in munching but may be curious. This is a public right of way and is used by many dog walkers and strollers.
We can stop for a break at the Lysdon farm:
We then turn left onto the bridleway that leads to the Eve Black Way by the Gloucester Lodge Farm and then a walk to the cafes at the beach for a comfort break, ice cream and a cuppa.
History:
- The Gloucester Lodge Farm was originally called East Lysdon Farm.
- In 1795, the farm was renamed Seaton Sluice after the Duke of Gloucester used it as his headquarters during a military review. The reason why it is now called Gloucester Lodge Farm is that the Gloucester Regiment was camped, or lodged near the beach to stop that nasty Napoleon from invading England from Blyth beach!
- The remains of a Second World War anti-aircraft battery are located in the field across from the farm.
Then when everyone is ready we can walk back along South Newsham Road to the Blyth FC car park.
Stroll report
An excellent walking day, very little wind and a fine Autumn day. Stopped off at the Breeze on the way back where refreshments were taken. The next day, Friday was the Blyth u3a 5th birthday party that was a great afternoon.
I would like to thank members of the group for the great gift of appreciation (I shall enjoy every sip!)
