Witch Wood is what's left of The Big Wood, once the west and south boundary of Lytham Hall Home Park. In 1963 Guardian Royal Exchange took over the Clifton Estate, and the council gifted the remaining derelict wood to Lytham St Annes Civic Society. It was to be a woodland walk for the local community. Situated within the urban area of Lytham St Annes, Witchwood is the most popular woodland walk in the Fylde. Joining Lytham with Ansdell, the walk was created by Lytham St Annes Civic Society volunteers in 1974, when it was officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh.
Spooky Stories Surrounding Lytham's Witch Wood By Juliette Gregson Lytham St Annes News
Witch Wood is a bit of a hidden gem with plenty of locals unaware of it themselves. It's name is not associated with folklore as you might think, and being just a mile or so long it is perfect for a short yet beautiful wood walk, for the dogs or families, away from the nearby hustle and bustle. Witch Wood, Lytham Lytham St Annes, Lytham Saint Annes Type of walk Flat What's here Free Parking, Off Lead Areas, Pathed Routes About this walk Great woodland walk in the Fylde. The walk was created by Lytham St Annes Civic Society volunteers in 1974 and officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh. Witch wood is a fab woodland walk in Lytham. There is free parking nearby and (even better) there are some great cafes and pubs in Lytham where you can end your walk with a bite to eat or a drink! It is an all time favourite of ours. as a little game you have to try and find The Witch's grave stone that's hidden (but not quite) within Witch Wood. Witch Wood is what's left of The Big Wood, once the west and south boundary of Lytham Hall Home Park. In 1963 Guardian Royal Exchange took over the Clifton Estate, and the council gifted the remaining derelict wood to Lytham St Annes Civic Society. It was to be a woodland walk for the local community.
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The award winning Witch Wood woodland walk (pictured above) was created by the Civic Society in 1974. A team of volunteers still maintains and improves it as a public amenity. Over £20,000 has been spent on path improvements there in the last few years. Witch Wood is the popular woodland footpath which runs from Ansdell to Lytham. It contains a wide variety of plant, animal and birdlife, and the grave of The Witch, a Clifton horse which died in 1888. Explore this 8.4-mile out-and-back trail near Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 40 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through April. Explore this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 40 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through April.
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The Witch was the favourite horse of the local squire, John Talbot Clifton, who lived at Lytham Hall. At that time before the houses were built Witch Wood was part of the grounds of The Hall. It's thought the Witch was killed in a riding accident in the woods, the witch's grave is in the trees by the side of the path. Witch Wood - Post Code: FY8 4BF (Ballam Road End) Lytham is located on the Lancashire Fylde coast, south of Blackpool, and adjoining St-Annes. It can be reached from the M6, either along the M55, turning off at either Junction 3 or 4, or through Preston along the A59, A583 and A584.
Despite being narrow, the wood is wide enough to screen out the nearby road and is a wildlife corridor through the town. The year after The Witch's death, Talbot came into his full inheritance. This included land at St Anne's, Lytham, Warton, Westby, Little Marton and Clifton - a total of 17,000 acres and 250 tenants. Address Witch Wood Bridge Road, Lytham, Lancashire, FY8 4EQ Address Notes Witch Wood is located close to Clifton Drive close to Lytham Hall. + − Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors Last Updated: 13.07.2022
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England / North West / Witch Wood, Fylde. Witch Wood, Fylde. Area information, map, footpaths, walks and more. Please check public rights of way before visiting somewhere new. FY8 4RH View area details View maps in the shop A walk through Lytham's famous Witch Wood.http://www.LocalList.it for news, what's on, social, sport and more! Local List is a free monthly residents magazin.
