The Route

A fantastic coastline will ensure you enjoy your walk, starting off with views across the River Mersey to Liverpool and the huge docks complex, passing the small seaside town of New Brighton and onto a beautiful Beach lined coast against the Irish Sea before the final turn onto the more rural and peaceful countryside overlooking the River Dee. There are many points of interest along the walk so we have provided some information further down the page. See our points of interest to learn more and see some photographs along the route.

Points of Interest

The Floral Pavilion

Opened in 1913 as an open air theatre. In 1925 it was covered with a roof which was replaced in the mid 60’s the theatre was then rebuilt 2008.

Fort Perch Rock

This little ‘ Gibraltar of the Mersey ’ or the ‘fort that never was’ was built over 150 years ago to guard the Mersey estuary. Originally boasting 18 guns and with accommodation for 100 soldiers, it has never been called on to engage an enemy. It was camouflaged during the Second World War as a tea garden with painted lawns and paths.

Kings Parade

Said to be Britain ’s longest promenade. A training ground for learner drivers.

Leasowe Castle

Built originally in 1593 by the Earl of Derby, it was once known when standing derelict as Mockbeggar Hall. It has been a Convalescent Home but more recently a modern hotel and restaurant.

Meols

The name is derived from an Old Norse word meaning sand dunes. Offshore, there are remains of a submerged forest, indicating that the Wirral Peninsular once extended well beyond its current coastline.

Hoylake

Derived from ‘ Hoyle Lake’, used in the 17th century as a point of departure for troops on their way to Ireland.

Kings Gap

So called because of its use by William II and his 10,000 men on their way to Ireland to fight the Battle of the Boyne.

Royal Liverpool Golf Club

Founded in 1869 and a venue for the Open Golf Championship.

Hilbre Islands

Once one island but now three joined together only at low tide. A Local Nature Reserve, world famous for its bird watching.

West Kirby Marine Lake

Well known for marine sporting events.

The Wirral Way

Once a busy railway line, closed in the 1960’s but reopened for walkers in 1973 as part of the Wirral Country Park, the first of its kind in Britain. It offers scope for birdwatchers, artists, botanists, photographers, and walkers.