We all need to get out a little, we help you to discover where are the ‘walks near me’?

At the moment we’re asking ‘can i go for a walk near me’? The answer is ‘Yes’, it’s imperative for our mental health and wellbeing that you go for a gentle walk as part of your daily exercise if you can do so safely and from your front door. However, you must ensure you stick to Government guidelines and keep yourself and others safe.

We offer some ideas in various areas of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, and s far as Lancaster, but stick to your local area, no travelling. Our Blackpool to Fleetwood walk means you can join, stop and return at any point.

The headline advice however is to stay local, do not travel and follow the most recent government advice for your area.

Salisbury Woodland Gardens

Blackpool FY3 8PW

Salisbury Woodland Gardens a great open space in Blackpool, bordered by East Park Drive and Woodside Drive, linking Blackpool Zoo with Stanley Park. Known to many as the ‘Woodland Gardens’, the site was acquired in 1924 and was developed simply as a shelter belt for the adjacent Stanley Park Golf Course. The gardens were later developed in the 1940s as an arboretum and public open space. Peter Perry and his ‘Flying Squad (see below) renovated it in 1967.

Stanley Park

West Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 9HU

Stanley Park is Blackpool’s main Park and covers an incredible 104 hectares (260 acres) approx. The Park has a great selection of sporting provisions, along with beautiful formal gardens, cricket ground, a boating lake and woodland area. It was designed and built in the 1920s, by Thomas Mawson.

The largest gardens feature a fountain built with Italian marble and a number of statues including a pair of Medici Lions. The Italian gardens which are overlooked by an Art Deco style cafe, designed by Mawson. Steps take you down to the boating lake. Surrounding the large boating lake is some woodland, with a protected area for wildlife. An amphitheatre can be found next to the lake surrounding a bandstand, designed by Mawson.

In the centre of the park stands a clock tower, dedicated to William Cocker. Within this area you can find a large children’s play area, tennis courts, all-weather pitches, BMX track, skate park and general grassy areas.

Within the grounds stands a 5,000-seat cricket ground, an 18-hole golf course designed by Alister MacKenzie, a sports centre, bowling greens, athletics ground and model village.

Walks near me – Located in Great Marton and Layton areas it’s Grade II* listed and is on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of special historic interest in England. It was voted Park of The Year in 2017, and 2019. The park offers many different paths and walkways across the immense 260 acres, woodland, lake, open spaces and gardens.

Marton Mere Nature Reserve

Off Lawson Road and East Park Drive, Blackpool FY4 4XN

Marton Mere is a mere (a shallow lake) and Local Nature Reserve in Blackpool, Lancashire.

A site of special scientific Interest it supports various habitats such as open water, reed beds, grassland as well as pockets of woodland and scrub.

The mere is a glacial freshwater shallow lake. Originally 3-miles (4.8 km) long and 1-mile (1.6 km) wide, the lake was gradually drained throughout the 18th century allowing more land to be reclaimed agriculturally. Further draining was done when Main Dyke was created in approximately 1850.

Walks near me – Located near Blackpool’s Marton and Mereside and the village of Staining the reserve is adjacent to Marton Mere Holiday Village and offers amazing views and wildlife. Don’t forget your binoculars if you have some, you’ll be glad you took them!

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Wyre Estuary Country Park

River Rd, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 5LR

The award-winning Wyre Estuary Country Park offers year-round activities. Ranger-led walks are available – outside COVID-19 restrictions, as well as environmentally themed activities and annual events like the Family Sculpture Day. An innovative children’s play area provides children with a great opportunity to enjoy natural play and have fun in the park.

Walks near me – Visitors can take advantage of the network of paths by the breath-taking Wyre Estuary. With an exciting woodland and geology explorers trail there’s a prospect to discover the wildlife, and learn about the native trees in the woodland.

Bispham (Devonshire Road) Rock Gardens

Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY3 8AA

Bispham Rock Gardens, also known locally as Devonshire Road Rock Gardens, is located in Bispham, Blackpool. The beautiful gardens are a great wildlife resource and contains a selection of rare species. A beautiful place to be in the Spring and Summer.

The main entrance to the gardens is at the top of Knowle Hill on Devonshire Road. Built upon the site of Beryl Hill (A Celtic name meaning Hill, Hill, Hill) which allegedly was the site of a cairn and a beacon to warn of a Napoleonic invasion. The gardens run downhill toward Inver Road.

Walks near me – Views from the top of the gardens can be seen toward Pendle Hill, Beacon Fell and the Bowland fells. Well worth the walk.

Witchwood Walk

Bridge Rd, Lytham St. Anne’s FY8 4EQ

Lytham St. Anne’s, Witchwood Walk is the most popular woodland walk in the Fylde.

Joining the towns of Lytham with Ansdell, the walk was created by Lytham St. Anne’s Civic Society volunteers in 1974, officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh.

Walks near me – The walk which is about a mile in length alongside the railway line. Hundreds of walkers enjoy the woodland pathways each week, however did you know that it’s run entirely by volunteers, and has no public funding? If you enjoy the walk why not think about volunteering or making a donation to its upkeep?

Fylde Memorial Arboretum and Community Woodland

Blackpool FY2 0LZ

A beautiful site of remembrance at Bispham, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. It is the only one of its kind outside the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire.

Walks near me – the paths offer great walking right and links to many part of Blackpool. Please do take time to view the plaques. Its stated aim is to ‘provide the service associations, and the people of Blackpool and the Fylde, with a place of peace and beauty in which to remember their fallen comrades and loved ones.’ and what a fantastic job it does.

Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park

Jameson Rd, Fleetwood FY7 8TW

Owned by Lancashire County Council (LCC) the site was reclaimed from a former power station and now contains several walking trails and a wildlife pond. There are two lagoons which have restricted public access, these provide respite to local wildlife.

The site is recognised as a Biological Heritage Site owing to its ground flora and nesting birds, which include skylarks, grebes, tufted ducks, swans and shoveler ducks. Many herons and a beautiful pair of buzzards also visit regularly, and it is a popular resting spot for migratory birds.

Walks near me – The site can be accessed from the end of Jameson Rd and by pedestrians from the Redrow Harbour Village Windward Avenue.

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Blackpool to Fleetwood Shoreline

A great walk in whole, or in parts. Starting at Starr Gate (or any position following) at the southern end of Blackpool’s promenade. The temptation is start walking north, however a look to the south is of interest also (Blackpool to Lytham St. Anne’s shoreline) as you will see miles of empty sands backed by extensive dunes. Nature and the dunes are a great temptation from the glittering Golden Mile.

Walks near me – Looking north (sea to left), your walk begins. It’s one great walk near, passing; the Pleasure Beach to screams of people riding some of the incredible rides, the Sandcastle water park and South Pier. The promenade has had incredible investment with outdoor art, do take a look; enjoy Central Pier, the Golden Mile, Blackpool Tower, the Comedy Carpet, Blackpool Grand Theatre (look inland for the green copper dome between Viva Dinner and Las Iguanas), and North Pier all follow in fairly quick succession. Here there is a high-level path with cliffs and lawns/gardens too. Take in on a clear day the Isle of Man and the Lake District as you head north.

Passing the Imperial Hotel, Admiral Point (old miners’ home), Hearts Amusements (Bispham), Norbreck Castle Hotel followed the genteel suburbs of Little Bispham.

Head down on your left (Princess Way), Passing Anchorsholme Park on your right, you reach Vue Cinema. Continue down Rossall Promenade passing Rossall School and its grounds. Pass Rossall Point Watch Tower all the way to Marine Hall and Fleetwood Lifeboat Station.

Ashton Gardens

Clifton Drive North, Lytham St. Anne’s FY8 2AW

A beautiful park suitable for nice quiet areas to walk while taking in the sunken garden, play parks.

Walks near me – With criss-crossing paths this park is a great alternative to the promenade in offering great green space. The park offers a football court, netball hoops and skate park.

Lowther Gardens

Lowther Terrace, Lytham St. Anne’s FY8 5QG

The gardens were design by Squire J Talbot Clifton in 1873 and named after the wife he loved dearly, Lady Eleanor Cecily Clifton of the renowned Lowther family.

It was set out on poor grazing land known as “Hungry Moor”, and the Gardens were presented to the town in 1905, the Lowther Pavilion was added in 1921.

Walks near me – The park offers a good place for a 20-minute stroll, allowing you locally to stretch your legs.

Fairhaven Lake

Inner Promenade, Lytham St. Anne’s FY8 1BD

Fairhaven Lake is a popular attraction all year round. Huddled between Lytham and St. Anne’s (confusing to some, where is Lytham St. Anne’s?), a saltwater lake, positioned directly on the coast next to Granny’s Bay and Stanner Bank.

Walks near me – The lake is one of the most important wildfowl locations in Europe, with a group of more than 250 Canada Geese, several Swans (including a solitary Black one) and many coots, water hens and other smaller fowl.

Fleetwood Memorial Park

Fleetwood FY7 6TU

Memorial Park in Fleetwood received a wide-ranging restoration thanks to Heritage and Big Lottery funds, £2.4m in total. Great work has been completed including restoration of the war memorial, entrances, pond, pathways and pavilion, don’t miss a visit to the tranquil Rose Garden.

Walks near me – with lots of paths and things to take in, as well as ample open space there’s lots to enjoy and take in.

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Lancaster Williamson Park

Quernmore Road, Lancaster LA1 1UX

Williamson Park in Lancaster, England, was built by millionaire James Williamson, 1st Baron Ashton, and his father, also called James Williamson. Its focal point is the

The park ws extended in 1999, following a well-needed grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Walks near me – Home to the iconic Ashton Memorial and 54 acres of beautiful parkland with enchanting woodland walks, play areas and breath-taking views to the Fylde Coast, Morecambe Bay and the Lakeland fells.

Blackpool Grand Theatre

Take a look at what’s on at Blackpool Grand Theatre this Autumn / Winter 20/21

Blackpool Grand set out a COVID-Community Communication Programme (CCCP) during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our aims were simple, to CONNECT, COMFORT and UPLIFT. We would Connect people by offering tutorials on communication tools like Zoom and conduct community face-to-face meetings (book readings, youth groups and more). Comfort through stories of heritage, memories and storytelling, and to Uplift visitors spirits through laughter and exercise. Please do enjoy and if you can afford to donate please do.

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