A short walk (1.5 miles) suitable for families, pushchairs and wheelchairs.
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"53.837,-2.480":"Start at Millie's Cafe (opposite the War Memorial) and get some FREE bread for the ducks.
When you're ready, walk up Avenue Road past the Memorial Village Hall and through the stone gateposts to Stonyhurst College.
The War Memorial was erected in 1920 and is today inscribed with the names of the dead of both world wars listed under the district of their residence - Aighton, Bailey or Chaigley.
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","53.840,-2.482":"You're approaching St Joseph Cemetry. The cemetry dates back to 1825 when Thomas Weld, who later became Cardinal Weld, gave the land for this purpose. A cross was erected in that same year and the Mortuary Chapel was built which you can see through the trees.
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","53.842,-2.483":"You're approaching \"The Statue of Our Lady\", also known as \"Our Lady of the Avenue\", which was installed in 1882 (the statue on top of the grassy mound). It was inspired by the statue on the 1857 Colonna della Immacolata in Rome, near the Piazza di Spagna which celebrated Pope Pius IX's declaration of the Immaculate Conception.
Our Lady of the Avenue depicts Mary, as defined in the Book of Revelation, \"And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.\"
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","53.844,-2.480":"Stonyhurst College is the oldest Jesuit school in the world and is a co-educational Catholic school for students aged 3–18. As a school it dates back to 1593 when it was founded by
Father Robert Persons SJ, however the building itself dates as far back as 1200 AD.
The school's striking campus is said to have a classic \"Harry Potter\" look and was a source of inspiration for J.K. Rowling when writing the Harry Potter books. Stonyhurst College has also been featured in films including \"Three Men and a Little Lady\" and \"Tractate Middoth\".
Richard Shireburn inherited the estate at Stonyhurst in 1537. He decided to do away with most of the medieval buildings to construct a bigger, grander hall and the buildings you see today.
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","53.845,-2.477":"You're approaching the school gates... and your feathered friends! Please feed the ducks appropriate food and don't leave any litter behind. Thank you.
This is the half way point for the walk. When you're ready, walk back towards Hurst Green the way you came.
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Feed Ducks (1 Mile)
FREE BREAD FOR THE DUCKS: Start at MILLIE's CAFE next to the war memorial in the centre of Hurst Green ... and grab a FREE bag of bread crust to feed the ducks. Whilst you're there grab a treat for your walk!
This short walk is ideal for families or anyone wanting to enjoy a short stroll and is ideal for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Walk along Avenue Road towards Stonyhurst College and enjoy the spectacular view from the top of the avenue looking towards Stonyhurst College and the two large ponds. Walk down to the school gates where you will be greeted by your feathered friends... good luck choosing names for them all!
Stonyhurst College is a co-educational, Roman Catholic, Jesuit school that was founded in 1593. The school's striking campus near Hurst Green is said to have a classic "Harry Potter" look and was a source of inspiration for J.K. Rowling when writing the Harry Potter books. Stonyhurst College has also been featured in films including "Three Men and a Little Lady" and "Tractate Middoth".
