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s i
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om
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pec
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m C
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ill
a
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ath
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est
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irb
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in
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ake
.
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rt:
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tsi
de
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t K
irb
y R
ailw
ay
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tio
n.
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tan
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t o
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th
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r p
ark
.
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ses
an
d T
rai
ns:
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ses
st
op
o
uts
id
e W
est
K
irb
y
Rai
lw
ay
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tio
n w
hic
h i
s t
he
en
d o
f t
he
Wir
ral
li
ne
fro
m
Liv
erp
ool
an
d C
hes
ter
.
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you
ar
e s
tar
tin
g f
rom
th
e c
ar
par
k n
ex
t t
o
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ris
on
s, t
urn
ri
gh
t a
nd
u
p D
ee
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e a
nd
W
est
K
irb
y
Rai
lw
ay
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tio
n w
ill
b
e i
n f
ron
t o
f y
ou
. F
aci
ng
th
e
rai
lw
ay
sta
tio
n, t
urn
ri
gh
t a
lon
g G
ran
ge
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d. O
n y
ou
r
rig
ht,
ju
st
op
pos
ite
O
rry
sd
ale
R
oad
y
ou
w
ill
se
e t
he
en
tra
nce
to
th
e W
irr
al
W ay
n
ex
t t
o t
he
Wir
ral
C
ou
ntr
y
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k n
oti
ceb
oar
d. T
he
Wir
ral
W
ay
fol
low
s t
he
lin
e o
f t
he
old
rai
lw
ay
rou
te
to
Hoo
ton
. B
uil
t i
n 1
866
, t
he
rai
lw
ay
was
cl
ose
d
for
m
ost
tr
aff
ic
by
the
m
id
196
0s
and
d
eve
lop
ed
in
the
ea
rly
197
0s
as
Wir
ral
C
oun
try
P
ark
.
Hea
d d
ow
n t
he
Wir
ral
W
ay
an
d a
fte
r a
fe
w m
in
ute
s
you
w
ill
se
e A
sh
ton
P
ark
. T
he
ch
ild
ren
’s
pla
yg
rou
nd
is
on
y
ou
r r
ig
ht.
F
ork
ri
gh
t b
y t
he
pla
yg
rou
nd
, t
hen
le
ft
an
d g
o o
ver
th
e g
ree
n p
ain
ted
b
rid
ge
wh
ich
cr
oss
es
th
e
Wir
ral
W
ay.
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ce
ove
r t
he
bri
dg
e t
her
e a
re
th
ree
p
ath
s, t
ake
th
e
mid
dle
o
ne
th
rou
gh
an
av
en
ue
of
you
ng
tr
ees
. G
o o
ut
of
th
e p
ark
g
ate
s a
nd
st
rai
gh
t a
hea
d u
p R
ect
ory
R
oad
.
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th
e c
orn
er,
tu
rn
le
ft
on
to
th
e p
ubl
ic
foo
tp
ath
o
ver
th
e o
ld
st
on
e s
til
e.
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th
e t
op
o
f t
hat
p
ath
, l
oca
lly
k
now
n a
s E
ch
o L
an
e,
cro
ss
th
e r
oad
an
d u
p t
he
ste
ps
to
Cal
dy
Hil
l a
nd
th
e
Mar
in
ers
C
olu
mn
. T
he
old
m
ill
sto
ne
at
the
ba
se
of
the
col
um
n, a
re
lic
fr
om
th
e o
ld
mil
l w
hic
h o
nce
st
ood
he
re.
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rn
ri
gh
t a
nd
fo
llo
w t
he
pu
bli
c f
oot
pat
h. T
her
e
are
n
um
ero
us
sm
all
tr
ack
s l
ead
in
g o
ff
th
e m
ain
p
ath
o
n
Cal
dy
Hil
l, i
gn
ore
th
em
an
d c
on
tin
ue
str
aig
ht
on
. A
fte
r
30
0 m
etr
es,
p
ass
a
set
o
f o
ld
g
ate
p
ost
s a
nd
th
en
a
sea
t
on
y
ou
r l
eft
, c
on
tin
ue
str
aig
ht
on
.
Aft
er
50
m
etr
es
th
e p
ath
g
oes
o
ver
a
sm
all
ro
ck
, t
ake
th
e r
ig
ht
for
k.
Pas
s t
he
fen
ced
w
hit
e h
ou
se
on
y
ou
r r
ig
ht
an
d
con
tin
ue
str
aig
ht
on
.
Pas
s t
he
yel
low
fi
re
hyd
ran
t (
no.
4)
on
y
ou
r l
eft
,
con
tin
ue
str
aig
ht
on
, t
hen
u
p o
ver
th
e b
row
o
f t
he
hil
l.
The
re
are
so
me
gre
at
vie
ws
fro
m h
ere
.
At
th
e ‘f
ire
bea
ter
s’ s
ig
n, b
ear
le
ft
on
th
e p
ath
an
d
aft
er
15
0 m
etr
es
th
e p
ath
le
ad
s t
o t
he
top
o
f a
ro
cky
ou
tcr
op
w
her
e t
her
e i
s a
se
at.
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s t
hro
ug
h a
g
ap
in
an
o
ld
sa
nd
sto
ne
wal
l a
nd
p
ast
th
ree
se
ats
b
y s
om
e p
in
e t
ree
s.
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s t
hro
ug
h a
g
ap
in
an
oth
er
wal
l, t
hro
ug
h a
g
ate
off
th
e h
ill
an
d w
alk
st
rai
gh
t a
hea
d i
nto
K
in
gs
Dri
ve
an
d a
lon
g t
he
gra
ss
ver
ge.
Aft
er
abo
ut
15
0 m
etr
es
at
th
e s
id
e o
f ‘P
in
e R
id
ge’
,
tak
e t
he
pu
bli
c b
rid
lew
ay
loc
all
y k
now
n a
s F
lec
k L
an
e o
n
th
e r
ig
ht
an
d d
ow
n t
he
hil
l. A
t C
ald
y R
oad
, t
ake
ca
re
du
e t
o l
ack
o
f v
isi
bil
ity
. T
urn
ri
gh
t a
nd
w
alk
al
on
g p
ast
th
e o
ld
h
osp
ita
l o
n t
he
rig
ht,
in
to
Cal
dy
Vil
lag
e. C
ald
y
Vill
age
is
m
ent
ion
ed
in
the
D
om
esd
ay
Boo
k a
s ‘
Cal
der
s’.
The
re
are
tw
o o
ld
for
mer
fa
rm
ste
ad
bui
ldi
ngs
w
hic
h d
ate
fr
om
1
683
and
1
702
. I
n 1
832
th
e v
ill
age
w
as
bou
ght
by
a
Man
che
ste
r
bus
ine
ssm
an,
R
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. B
art
on.
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e r
ebu
ilt
an
d r
eno
vat
ed
mos
t o
f
the
pr
ope
rty
an
d b
uil
t t
he
Chu
rch
an
d M
ano
r .
Op
pos
ite
th
e C
hu
rch
af
ter
C
rof
t D
riv
e f
ork
le
ft
dow
n
th
e b
rid
lew
ay
to
th
e r
oad
b
elo
w . T
urn
ri
gh
t.
W al
k a
lon
g t
he
roa
d t
o t
he
en
tra
nce
to
W
irr
al
Cou
ntr
y P
ark
o
n y
ou
r r
ig
ht.
Fol
low
th
e p
ath
u
nti
l y
ou
re
ach
th
e s
mal
l b
rid
ge
on
th
e l
eft
th
at
tak
es
you
o
ver
a
dit
ch
an
d o
nto
C
ubb
in
s
Gre
en
w
ith
d
eli
gh
tfu
l v
iew
s a
cro
ss
Th
e D
ee
Est
uar
y
an
d W
est
K
irb
y M
ari
ne
Lak
e. W
alk
al
on
g t
he
cli
ff
ed
ge
pat
h p
ast
th
e b
en
ch
an
d p
icn
ic
are
a.
At
th
e e
nd
o
f C
ubb
in
s G
ree
n y
ou
w
ill
co
me
to
Mac
don
a D
riv
e. H
ere
y
ou
h
ave
a
ch
oic
e, a
t l
ow
ti
de
you
ca
n t
ake
to
th
e b
eac
h a
nd
h
ead
to
war
ds
W es
t K
irb
y
Sai
lin
g C
lu
b, o
r h
ead
d
ow
n M
acd
on
a D
riv
e a
nd
at
S
an
dy
Lan
e t
urn
le
ft
to
th
e p
rom
en
ad
e.
At
th
e p
rom
en
ade
, y
ou
hav
e a
n o
pti
on
1
. T
ake
th
e
pat
h a
rou
nd
th
e M
ari
ne
Lak
e o
r 2
. W
alk
al
on
g S
out
h
Par
ade
ke
ep
in
g t
he
Mar
in
e L
ake
o
n t
he
lef
t. A
t t
he
nor
th
en
d o
f t
he
lak
e r
etu
rn
to
th
e b
ott
om
o
f D
ee
Lan
e b
y
Mor
ris
on
s. I
f y
ou
sta
rte
d b
y t
rai
n o
r b
us
hea
d b
ack
u
p
Dee
L
an
e t
o W
est
K
irb
y R
ailw
ay
Sta
tio
n a
nd
th
e b
us
sto
ps.
Mor
ris
on
s d
o h
ave
an
ex
cel
len
t c
afé
o
pen
d
uri
ng
th
eir
n
orm
al
op
en
in
g t
im
es.
W A
LK
3
W
est
K
irb
y &
C
ald
y H
ill
Starting and finishing at Wirral Country Park,
this cycle ride can be shortened to suit families or
completed by more confident cyclists. It takes in
spectacular views of the North Wirral coast
with traffic free and on-road routes with some
junctions to cross that can, at times, be busy.
Start: Wirral Way - at Wirral Country Park,
Station Road, Thurstaston
Distance: 15 miles (Complete Route)
5 miles (Wirral Country Park - Ashton Park and back)
With the car park behind you, head off to the right down
the Wirral Way towards West Kirby. You will pass under
Station Bridge and Links Bridge and will continue through
the Caldy Golf Course and under Simons Bridge.
After you have passed the golf course the route will drop
down a small hill to the junction with Shore Rd/Croft Drive.
Cars frequently use this residential road so do ensure you
stop at the bottom and check for vehicles before continuing
straight over. Keep to the left, on the bridleway, if you want
to avoid the car park and continue straight along the Wirral
Way to Cubbin’s Green.
Cubbin’s Green provides a convenient place to stop
should tired legs need a rest. It has spectacular views, on a
clear day, of Hilbre Island and of the North Wales coastline.
Cycling is not permitted so please dismount if you enter
Cubbin’s Green.
Continue along the Wirral Way where you will pass
Ashton Park with its duck pond and children’s play area.
Cycling is not permitted in the Park itself so please dismount
should you wish to enter. Return back along the same path if
doing the five mile route. If not, continue to the end of the
Wirral Way, where you will reach West Kirby centre.
On exiting the Wirral Way continue straight on to the
junction with Grange Rd. This is a busy junction so take care
when crossing and make use of the refuge in the middle of
the road if necessary. Continue straight over onto Orrysdale
Rd where you will pass the Concourse leisure centre car park
and the Fire Station.
You will come to the junction with Bridge Rd where you
should continue straight over along Orrysdale Rd, past West
Kirby Primary School, where the road becomes Anglesey Rd.
Ahead you will see a playing field with a small car park,
just before the road turns sharply to the right. Ride into the
car park, and keep left where you will see a shared use path
that runs alongside Hoylake Municipal Golf Course to
Hoylake Station.
On exiting the path (and if the barriers are up and it is
safe to do so) make a left turn onto Carr Lane and cross the
railway line. Continue up Station Rd to the Kings Gap
roundabout and go straight ahead. The road will continue,
past a pub on the left, towards the coast where the road will
veer to the right and onto North Parade (which is one- way
at this point). Continue along North Parade where you will
enjoy views out along the North Coastline. Just past the
model boating lake, the road becomes two-way traffic again at
Meols Parade.
Continue along Meols Parade and follow as it turns to the
right, up a slight slope onto Bennetts Lane. Continue to
junction with Park Rd.
Turn left onto Park Rd and follow it until you come to a
‘fork’ in the road. Follow the road around to the right onto
Carr Lane where you will come to a level crossing.
Take extra care when using the crossing. Use the telephone
situated a few feet before the gate on your right, if required.
Continue along Carr Lane, around to the right and past the
houses on your left. Make a left turn into Carr House Lane.
Continue along Carr House Lane as far as the junction
and make a right turn onto Millhouse Lane. Continue up
to the traffic lights and go straight over onto Saughall Rd.
Follow Saughall Rd to the junction with West Kirby Rd
and turn left when you see the pub on your right.
Make a left turn onto Saughall Massie Rd following the
cycle path past the pelican crossing and make a right turn
into Girtrell Rd. If you are not confident about making this
right, dismount and use the pelican crossing, walking your
bike to Girtrell Rd.
Follow Girtrell Rd until the road veers off to the left but
don’t head off that way. Continue straight across and over the
brook onto Wood Lane.
Once on Wood Lane, take a left turn, following the cycle
route 56 signs onto Courtsway West and follow the road
until you reach the junction with Greasby Rd.
Just to the left is a toucan crossing, cross Greasby Rd
there onto the Jubilee Route that will take you through to
Arrowe Brook Rd.
It is recommended that you cross Arrowe Brook Rd
using the toucan crossing to the left before continuing your
trip along Arrowe Brook Lane (which is actually to the right).
Continue along this road until you reach the roundabout with
Mill Lane and Hill Bark Rd.
Make a left turn onto Mill Lane and an almost immediate
right onto Sandy Lane North and follow this to the junction
with Thurstaston Rd. Sandy Lane is a bridleway and can be
bumpy and muddy after periods of rain. It may not therefore
be suitable for some road bikes. An alternative route
would be to continue down Mill Lane, making a right turn
into Hill View Rd and left onto Sandy Lane North rejoining
the main route.
Make a right turn onto Thurstaston Rd and follow it to the
junction with Telegraph Rd - which can be very busy at times.
Go straight over onto Station Rd, making a right turn
and then following the road around to the left where it
straightens out and will take you on an easing downwards
slope back to the Wirral Country Park car park.
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FP51
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FP57
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FP54
Start & Finish
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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19
Beacon for
Mariners
Morrisons
West
Kirby
Marine
Lake
Concourse
Ashton
Park
Cross sands to
Hilbre Islands
(low tide only)
Caldy
Hill
Cubbins
Green
Caldy
Sailing
Club
Sailing
School
S
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th
P
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ran
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Rd
Sandy Lane
Entrance to
Wirral Way
West Kirby
Station
seat
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sign
steps
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6
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Marine
Lake
West
Kirby
Concourse
Grange
Hill
Cubbins
Green
Newton
Gilroy Road
Nature
Reserve
Grange
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M
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Hoylake
Cemetery
Hoylake
Station
Manor Rd
Station
Meols
Station
Moreton
Station
Caldy
Hill
Caldy
Royden
Park
Former
RAF Camp
Frankby
Green
Frankby
Cemetery
Thurstaston
Common
Local Nature
Reserve
Playing
Field
Irby
Hill
Cottage Loaf
The
Shipons
The Anchor
Arrowe
Park
Arrowe Park
Hospital
M
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l
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Meols
Thurstaston
Irby
Woodchurch
L
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Lingham
Park
Queens
Park
Lifeboat
Station
Red Rocks
Golf Course
Overchurch
Camp
Landican
Cemetery
Golf Course
Nor
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Meols Parade
B
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M
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Coronation
Park
Upton
Meadow
Sainsburys
Morrisons
West Kirby
Station
Red Rocks
Nature
Reserve
Golf Course
Greasby
Cemetery
Leasowe
Lighthouse
Leasowe
Common
Golf Course
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The Twelfth
Man
Green
Lodge
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19a
Countryside code
From a gentle stroll or relaxing picnic to a long-
distance walk or heart-pumping adventure, the
countryside provides every opportunity for
enjoyment and relaxation.
If you follow the Countryside Code wherever you go,
you will get the best enjoyment possible and you will
help to protect the countryside now and for future
generations.
• Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs.
• Leave gates and property as you find them.
• Protect plants and animals, and take your
litter home.
• Keep dogs under close control.
• Consider other people.
Cycle safety
• Before each journey spend a few minutes
ensuring that your bike is in good working
order, paying particular attention to brakes,
tyres and the steering system.
• Wear bright clothing and a cycle helmet.
At night front and rear lights and a red rear
reflector are legally required and get you seen.
• When riding on roads always follow the
Highway Code.
Suggested walk route
Footpath
Bridleway
Byway
Footpath
Bridleway
Cyclepath and part of Wirral Circula
Public rights of way number
Railway station
Residential
Country parks/public open spaces
Rivers/streams
Accessible ponds
Bus stops
Car park
Public houses
Cafe
Toilets
Kiosk
Viewpoint
Information
Picnic site
Church
Wirral Circular Trail
FP1
Public Rights of Way:
Permissive Routes:
KIOSK
Key
Suggested cycle route
Cyclepath
Railway station
Residential
Country parks/public open spaces
Rivers/streams
Accessible ponds
Car park
Public houses
Cafe
Toilets
Kiosk
Viewpoint
Information
Picnic site
Church
Wirral Circular Trail
Wirral Council boundary
KIOSK
Key
Wirral Way
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old
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ark
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ay
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r a
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you
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sh
ton
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ark
. T
he
ch
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ren
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is
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r r
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rid
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th
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ay.
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ath
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ake
th
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th
rou
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av
en
ue
of
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ng
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o o
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of
th
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ark
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ate
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nd
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rai
gh
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d u
p R
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oad
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th
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tu
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ft
on
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th
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tp
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th
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th
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o
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p
ath
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oca
lly
k
now
n a
s E
ch
o L
an
e,
cro
ss
th
e r
oad
an
d u
p t
he
ste
ps
to
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dy
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l a
nd
th
e
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in
ers
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olu
mn
. T
he
old
m
ill
sto
ne
at
the
ba
se
of
the
col
um
n, a
re
lic
fr
om
th
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l w
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nce
st
ood
he
re.
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rn
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gh
t a
nd
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llo
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he
pu
bli
c f
oot
pat
h. T
her
e
are
n
um
ero
us
sm
all
tr
ack
s l
ead
in
g o
ff
th
e m
ain
p
ath
o
n
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dy
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l, i
gn
ore
th
em
an
d c
on
tin
ue
str
aig
ht
on
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fte
r
30
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etr
es,
p
ass
a
set
o
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ld
g
ate
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ost
s a
nd
th
en
a
sea
t
on
y
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r l
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on
tin
ue
str
aig
ht
on
.
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er
50
m
etr
es
th
e p
ath
g
oes
o
ver
a
sm
all
ro
ck
, t
ake
th
e r
ig
ht
for
k.
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s t
he
fen
ced
w
hit
e h
ou
se
on
y
ou
r r
ig
ht
an
d
con
tin
ue
str
aig
ht
on
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s t
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yel
low
fi
re
hyd
ran
t (
no.
4)
on
y
ou
r l
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,
con
tin
ue
str
aig
ht
on
, t
hen
u
p o
ver
th
e b
row
o
f t
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hil
l.
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re
are
so
me
gre
at
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.
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th
e ‘f
ire
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ter
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ig
n, b
ear
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ath
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aft
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th
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o t
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her
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an
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ast
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ats
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ate
off
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ill
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gs
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ve
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ge.
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er
abo
ut
15
0 m
etr
es
at
th
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id
e o
f ‘P
in
e R
id
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,
tak
e t
he
pu
bli
c b
rid
lew
ay
loc
all
y k
now
n a
s F
lec
k L
an
e o
n
th
e r
ig
ht
an
d d
ow
n t
he
hil
l. A
t C
ald
y R
oad
, t
ake
ca
re
du
e t
o l
ack
o
f v
isi
bil
ity
. T
urn
ri
gh
t a
nd
w
alk
al
on
g p
ast
th
e o
ld
h
osp
ita
l o
n t
he
rig
ht,
in
to
Cal
dy
Vil
lag
e. C
ald
y
Vill
age
is
m
ent
ion
ed
in
the
D
om
esd
ay
Boo
k a
s ‘
Cal
der
s’.
The
re
are
tw
o o
ld
for
mer
fa
rm
ste
ad
bui
ldi
ngs
w
hic
h d
ate
fr
om
1
683
and
1
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n 1
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th
e v
ill
age
w
as
bou
ght
by
a
Man
che
ste
r
bus
ine
ssm
an,
R
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. B
art
on.
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e r
ebu
ilt
an
d r
eno
vat
ed
mos
t o
f
the
pr
ope
rty
an
d b
uil
t t
he
Chu
rch
an
d M
ano
r .
Op
pos
ite
th
e C
hu
rch
af
ter
C
rof
t D
riv
e f
ork
le
ft
dow
n
th
e b
rid
lew
ay
to
th
e r
oad
b
elo
w . T
urn
ri
gh
t.
W al
k a
lon
g t
he
roa
d t
o t
he
en
tra
nce
to
W
irr
al
Cou
ntr
y P
ark
o
n y
ou
r r
ig
ht.
Fol
low
th
e p
ath
u
nti
l y
ou
re
ach
th
e s
mal
l b
rid
ge
on
th
e l
eft
th
at
tak
es
you
o
ver
a
dit
ch
an
d o
nto
C
ubb
in
s
Gre
en
w
ith
d
eli
gh
tfu
l v
iew
s a
cro
ss
Th
e D
ee
Est
uar
y
an
d W
est
K
irb
y M
ari
ne
Lak
e. W
alk
al
on
g t
he
cli
ff
ed
ge
pat
h p
ast
th
e b
en
ch
an
d p
icn
ic
are
a.
At
th
e e
nd
o
f C
ubb
in
s G
ree
n y
ou
w
ill
co
me
to
Mac
don
a D
riv
e. H
ere
y
ou
h
ave
a
ch
oic
e, a
t l
ow
ti
de
you
ca
n t
ake
to
th
e b
eac
h a
nd
h
ead
to
war
ds
W es
t K
irb
y
Sai
lin
g C
lu
b, o
r h
ead
d
ow
n M
acd
on
a D
riv
e a
nd
at
S
an
dy
Lan
e t
urn
le
ft
to
th
e p
rom
en
ad
e.
At
th
e p
rom
en
ade
, y
ou
hav
e a
n o
pti
on
1
. T
ake
th
e
pat
h a
rou
nd
th
e M
ari
ne
Lak
e o
r 2
. W
alk
al
on
g S
out
h
Par
ade
ke
ep
in
g t
he
Mar
in
e L
ake
o
n t
he
lef
t. A
t t
he
nor
th
en
d o
f t
he
lak
e r
etu
rn
to
th
e b
ott
om
o
f D
ee
Lan
e b
y
Mor
ris
on
s. I
f y
ou
sta
rte
d b
y t
rai
n o
r b
us
hea
d b
ack
u
p
Dee
L
an
e t
o W
est
K
irb
y R
ailw
ay
Sta
tio
n a
nd
th
e b
us
sto
ps.
Mor
ris
on
s d
o h
ave
an
ex
cel
len
t c
afé
o
pen
d
uri
ng
th
eir
n
orm
al
op
en
in
g t
im
es.
W A
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W
est
K
irb
y &
C
ald
y H
ill
Starting and finishing at Wirral Country Park,
this cycle ride can be shortened to suit families or
completed by more confident cyclists. It takes in
spectacular views of the North Wirral coast
with traffic free and on-road routes with some
junctions to cross that can, at times, be busy.
Start: Wirral Way - at Wirral Country Park,
Station Road, Thurstaston
Distance: 15 miles (Complete Route)
5 miles (Wirral Country Park - Ashton Park and back)
With the car park behind you, head off to the right down
the Wirral Way towards West Kirby. You will pass under
Station Bridge and Links Bridge and will continue through
the Caldy Golf Course and under Simons Bridge.
After you have passed the golf course the route will drop
down a small hill to the junction with Shore Rd/Croft Drive.
Cars frequently use this residential road so do ensure you
stop at the bottom and check for vehicles before continuing
straight over. Keep to the left, on the bridleway, if you want
to avoid the car park and continue straight along the Wirral
Way to Cubbin’s Green.
Cubbin’s Green provides a convenient place to stop
should tired legs need a rest. It has spectacular views, on a
clear day, of Hilbre Island and of the North Wales coastline.
Cycling is not permitted so please dismount if you enter
Cubbin’s Green.
Continue along the Wirral Way where you will pass
Ashton Park with its duck pond and children’s play area.
Cycling is not permitted in the Park itself so please dismount
should you wish to enter. Return back along the same path if
doing the five mile route. If not, continue to the end of the
Wirral Way, where you will reach West Kirby centre.
On exiting the Wirral Way continue straight on to the
junction with Grange Rd. This is a busy junction so take care
when crossing and make use of the refuge in the middle of
the road if necessary. Continue straight over onto Orrysdale
Rd where you will pass the Concourse leisure centre car park
and the Fire Station.
You will come to the junction with Bridge Rd where you
should continue straight over along Orrysdale Rd, past West
Kirby Primary School, where the road becomes Anglesey Rd.
Ahead you will see a playing field with a small car park,
just before the road turns sharply to the right. Ride into the
car park, and keep left where you will see a shared use path
that runs alongside Hoylake Municipal Golf Course to
Hoylake Station.
On exiting the path (and if the barriers are up and it is
safe to do so) make a left turn onto Carr Lane and cross the
railway line. Continue up Station Rd to the Kings Gap
roundabout and go straight ahead. The road will continue,
past a pub on the left, towards the coast where the road will
veer to the right and onto North Parade (which is one- way
at this point). Continue along North Parade where you will
enjoy views out along the North Coastline. Just past the
model boating lake, the road becomes two-way traffic again at
Meols Parade.
Continue along Meols Parade and follow as it turns to the
right, up a slight slope onto Bennetts Lane. Continue to
junction with Park Rd.
Turn left onto Park Rd and follow it until you come to a
‘fork’ in the road. Follow the road around to the right onto
Carr Lane where you will come to a level crossing.
Take extra care when using the crossing. Use the telephone
situated a few feet before the gate on your right, if required.
Continue along Carr Lane, around to the right and past the
houses on your left. Make a left turn into Carr House Lane.
Continue along Carr House Lane as far as the junction
and make a right turn onto Millhouse Lane. Continue up
to the traffic lights and go straight over onto Saughall Rd.
Follow Saughall Rd to the junction with West Kirby Rd
and turn left when you see the pub on your right.
Make a left turn onto Saughall Massie Rd following the
cycle path past the pelican crossing and make a right turn
into Girtrell Rd. If you are not confident about making this
right, dismount and use the pelican crossing, walking your
bike to Girtrell Rd.
Follow Girtrell Rd until the road veers off to the left but
don’t head off that way. Continue straight across and over the
brook onto Wood Lane.
Once on Wood Lane, take a left turn, following the cycle
route 56 signs onto Courtsway West and follow the road
until you reach the junction with Greasby Rd.
Just to the left is a toucan crossing, cross Greasby Rd
there onto the Jubilee Route that will take you through to
Arrowe Brook Rd.
It is recommended that you cross Arrowe Brook Rd
using the toucan crossing to the left before continuing your
trip along Arrowe Brook Lane (which is actually to the right).
Continue along this road until you reach the roundabout with
Mill Lane and Hill Bark Rd.
Make a left turn onto Mill Lane and an almost immediate
right onto Sandy Lane North and follow this to the junction
with Thurstaston Rd. Sandy Lane is a bridleway and can be
bumpy and muddy after periods of rain. It may not therefore
be suitable for some road bikes. An alternative route
would be to continue down Mill Lane, making a right turn
into Hill View Rd and left onto Sandy Lane North rejoining
the main route.
Make a right turn onto Thurstaston Rd and follow it to the
junction with Telegraph Rd - which can be very busy at times.
Go straight over onto Station Rd, making a right turn
and then following the road around to the left where it
straightens out and will take you on an easing downwards
slope back to the Wirral Country Park car park.
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FP55
FP57
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FP54
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Beacon for
Mariners
Morrisons
West
Kirby
Marine
Lake
Concourse
Ashton
Park
Cross sands to
Hilbre Islands
(low tide only)
Caldy
Hill
Cubbins
Green
Caldy
Sailing
Club
Sailing
School
S
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P
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Entrance to
Wirral Way
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Station
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Start & Finish
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19
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13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
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Marine
Lake
West
Kirby
Concourse
Grange
Hill
Cubbins
Green
Newton
Gilroy Road
Nature
Reserve
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Hoylake
Cemetery
Hoylake
Station
Manor Rd
Station
Meols
Station
Moreton
Station
Caldy
Hill
Caldy
Royden
Park
Former
RAF Camp
Frankby
Green
Frankby
Cemetery
Thurstaston
Common
Local Nature
Reserve
Playing
Field
Irby
Hill
Cottage Loaf
The
Shipons
The Anchor
Arrowe
Park
Arrowe Park
Hospital
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Greasby
Cemetery
Leasowe
Lighthouse
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Countryside code
From a gentle stroll or relaxing picnic to a long-
distance walk or heart-pumping adventure, the
countryside provides every opportunity for
enjoyment and relaxation.
If you follow the Countryside Code wherever you go,
you will get the best enjoyment possible and you will
help to protect the countryside now and for future
generations.
• Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs.
• Leave gates and property as you find them.
• Protect plants and animals, and take your
litter home.
• Keep dogs under close control.
• Consider other people.
Cycle safety
• Before each journey spend a few minutes
ensuring that your bike is in good working
order, paying particular attention to brakes,
tyres and the steering system.
• Wear bright clothing and a cycle helmet.
At night front and rear lights and a red rear
reflector are legally required and get you seen.
• When riding on roads always follow the
Highway Code.
Suggested walk route
Footpath
Bridleway
Byway
Footpath
Bridleway
Cyclepath and part of Wirral Circula
Public rights of way number
Railway station
Residential
Country parks/public open spaces
Rivers/streams
Accessible ponds
Bus stops
Car park
Public houses
Cafe
Toilets
Kiosk
Viewpoint
Information
Picnic site
Church
Wirral Circular Trail
FP1
Public Rights of Way:
Permissive Routes:
KIOSK
Key
Suggested cycle route
Cyclepath
Railway station
Residential
Country parks/public open spaces
Rivers/streams
Accessible ponds
Car park
Public houses
Cafe
Toilets
Kiosk
Viewpoint
Information
Picnic site
Church
Wirral Circular Trail
Wirral Council boundary
KIOSK
Key
Wirral Way
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