Seaton Sluice to St Mary's Round Route 1pm start.
This stroll is 3.6 miles and should be OK for all the members of the Group. There are numerous rest points along the route with splendid views of the coastal Sill that runs along the north east coast.
The plan is to time the walk coinciding with low tide, (26th March, low tide is 1500, so will be well down when we pass by). This is to get the rocks and cliffs in view. We won't be going across to the lighthouse (the causeway is about to be resurfaced and may not be accessible) but is looking good after a paint job and overhaul, worthy of a trip in itself and a climb up to the light prisms at the top!
We start at Seaton Sluice across the bridge at the shelter on the green, opposite the Waterford Arms there is a shelter with seating and toilets, there are toilets as well at the St. Mary's carpark. There are plenty of car parking spaces around. The X7, 308 and 309 go to Seaton Sluice and can be boarded at Blyth Bus Station and South Beach.
We will walk up the coastal road to the Delaval Arms pub and turn left down to the car park. We will then follow the path along to the road leading to the Island taking in the bird hides on the way and catching some spring birdlife for pics. We will then follow the coastal path back and come out near the Castaway café for tea and cake or the pubs nearby for refreshments.
Anyone requiring a lift drop me a note and I shall pick them up as long as in the Blyth area. Other car owners can also assist.
Again it is well to remember that this is the end of March and if it is chucking it down it would spoil the walk. At the time of writing this the walk is a month away so I will check nearer the time and keep you all updated.
