Lyon died in 1592, leaving his assets to two causes: the lesser was the school, but by far the greater beneficiary was the maintenance of a road to London, 10 miles (16 km) away. The school owned and maintained this road for many years following Lyon's death, and the whole school still runs along this 10-mile road in an event called "Long Ducker" every November, whilst some sixth formers opt to do 20 miles – to and from the Albert Memorial in London.