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Village Squire, 1977-05, Page 39The River Inn at Benmiller was once an old grist mill. the beauty of the area. Across the bridge and up the hill you'll come to County Road 8, better known as the Base Line to locals, because it is the division line between Hullett Township and Colborne (in the north) and Goderich (in the south). Turn left and as you proceed up the hill you'll see one of the beautiful old field -stone houses which are also a rarity in the area. This one nearly met a sad fate of neglect until it was saved by a local architect and his wife and restored. Take the first turn on your left off the county road. The narrow, tree -lined road will give you some stunning peaks at the Maitland River but be careful as you look because with the narrowness and the hills, it's hard to see cars coming the other way. There are often deer in this area too. The road loops through Colborne towhship again then brings you back to county road 8 again only a mile or so from where you left it. Go directly across the highway past the old school house and you're on Hullett township concession 13. On your right you'll see the Blyth Brook winding its way down to the Maitland and a piece farther on the river crosses the road. From here on you'll see some of the excellent farms of Huron, farms which still provide the backbone of the county's economy. About four miles down the road you'll come to Highway 4. Turn left, and just up the road you'll see a park -like setting that is the summer home of Blyth contractor George Radford. The large pond is often graced by swans and imported deer graze on the nearby grass inside an enclosure. It's become a landmark to many travellers. Just up the hill you'll come to one of the two woolen and leather factory outlets that make Blyth one of the best-known villages in Ontario. The second mill is in the village itself and both draw thousands of shoppers from as far away as the U.S. If you're hungry by this time there's a little park owned by the Lions Club just after you enter Blyth on your left. There are picnic tables there where you can stop. Or there are several restaurants in the village, both on the outskirts and in the village itself. Now go north on Highway 4 out of the village and take the third concession on your left (about three and a half miles). This is concession 6-7 East Wawanosh township. The land, flat at first, soon begins to roll as you approach the Maitland River Valley. You'll come to a dead end and sharp turn to your left. On your right here is the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority's property which you're welcome to stroll through. After the road turns, you'll be headed south and continue in this direction until you come to the next corner, then turn right and drive just over a mile until you come to County Road 22. Turn left again and stay on this road until you come to the village of Auburn. Here you can turn right, or if you want to see the picturesque village, go straight ahead until you come to the main street and turn right. At the end of the main street the road weaves around a store to your left and then wanders down the hill and back to county road 8. Turn right here and go back to County Road 25 then turn left again. The trip from here on in is pretty straightforward but still has many beautiful landscapes of farming country. About two miles west of Auburn is a large rock on the left that was erected in Centennial year to mark the site of the old Young's school, one of the pioneer school houses of Colborne township. On through Carlow to Dunlop, where you turn left and return to where you started in Goderich. Hope you had a happy journey and see you again next month. L mps Lamps Lamps • Colonial • Swag • Modern • Pole • Boudoir • Floor • Traditional • Table • Childrens' Widest selection . nt the district Lodge Lamp Gallery 2nd Floor of Browns Decor West St. Goderich Phone 524-7521 Open Any Evening By Appointment VILLAGE SQUIRE/MAY 1977, 37.