WALK 1 Storeton Village Circular WALK 2 Willaston & Eastham

Information WALK 1 Storeton Village Circular WALK 2 Willaston & Eastham

This Walk and Cycle leaflet for Wirral covers the 4 Cross over this busy 10 Cross the main road and walk over to the stone steps south eastern quarter and is one of a series of This is one of the shortest walks in this series. The Storeton stone was used to build many local buildings such 10 Turn left onto the track, immediate right onto the A pleasant walk exploring public footpaths and four leaflets each consisting of three walks and It takes in Storeton Woods, the small village as Birkenhead Town Hall and Birkenhead Priory. Storeton road, up the hill a few paces and the footpath you need is a section of the Wirral Way around Willaston. road on the bridge over the to the left of the garage forecourt. Follow this path one cycle route. Woods is now owned and managed by the Woodland Trust. on the left. Do not take the track which is a private drive, This is the longest walk in this series but there railway line, and take the straight ahead. (NB Do not take either of the tracks of Storeton and the surrounding farmland. path signposted to the leading off to the left or right). I have recently updated all 12 walks based on 2 When at Marsh Lane, turn left, and at the T-junction but to the left of the track is a well signed footpath. is ample opportunity to rest along the route. Wirral Way immediately previous suggested routes, so thanks to my Walking boots or wellies are recommended after wet turn left again and walk along the wide grassy verge of 11 Follow this path past the cottages keeping Hillside 11 When you reach a T-junction, turn left along the after the bridge. The path predecessors for their hard work in earlier years. weather and in winter as the farmland paths can get Lever Causeway. Cottages and Hillside Farm on your right to where the Walking boots or wellies are recommended during and track. At the road turn right and follow the road round soon after wet weather or during the winter as some of runs along the old platform The four cycle routes have been developed by very muddy. path opens onto a wide track with the woods on your to the left. 3 After about 450 metres look out for a fingerpost on the paths can get muddy. for a short stretch and then our Cycling Officer Amanda Keenan. Start: Rest Hill Road entrance to Storeton Woods, off right. Continue along this track back to the start. 12 Just before the old Willaston windmill turn right your left and climb the stile next to the gate into the field. eventually on to the bed of Mount Road, Bebington point 1 , or Marsh Lane at the Superb views across Wirral to the Welsh Mountains can Start: The entrance to ‘Lowfields Woods’, opposite along the path signposted to Raby. After a short distance Information for wheelchair users Walk straight ahead keeping to the left of the hedge and the old railway line. Trains other end of Storeton Woods at point 2 . be seen from here on a clear day. Eastham Rake Railway Station. the route turns right at the footpath signpost. Wheelchair users and people with access difficulties over the stile by the gate. These fields usually have horses in ran along here between Distance: 3 miles. About 1 - 2 hours. Distance: About 6 miles. 2 - 5 hours. should note that most of the Country Parks listed them, therefore because they are large inquisitive animals, please 1866 until 1962. Hadlow Station 12a If you would like a 500m detour along the bridleway, below have suitable paths and facilities. The routes Parking: On Rest Hill Road, off Mount Road at the ensure children and dogs are kept under close control. Parking: Free parking on Brookhurst Avenue close to continue along, round the left bend in the track to a entrance to Storeton Woods. Mount Road is off the M53 Eastham Rake Railway Station or in Lowfields Avenue 5 Pass under the bridge by the picnic area and take the on this leaflet are primarily rural paths and access 4 Walk along the edge of the field with the hedge on bench seat on the left with views across the fields. can be difficult in places, albeit some ‘Access for all’ Junction 4, or at point 2 on the route which is Marsh opposite the woods adjacent to the A41 just off Junction 5 right hand footpath with the yellow waymarker, which your right over another two stiles that take you into Buzzards can regularly be seen from here circling overhead routes are currently being planned. Lane off Lever Causeway. of the M53. runs parallel with the bridlepath. another field and the path also skirts around the edge looking for their next meal or being mocked by crows or other Buses and Trains: Buses stop nearby on Mount Road. Buses and Trains: Buses also serve this location on a 6 Continue along to Hadlow Station which has been of the field, keep the hedge on your right. smaller birds. From the footpath signpost, climb the stile, These routes make use of the Wirral Public Rights Of Bebington Station is 1.5 miles away. regular basis. This is ideal for those using the Eastham restored to how it may have looked in the 1950’s. There keep to the left edge of the field, cross two stiles with 5 Climb the stile at the road and turn right walking up Rake Railway Station with direct links to Chester, Way (PROW) network. The newly updated Definitive 1 Enter the wooden gate and head straight on along the is also a car park and various other amenities on offer. wooden planks again keeping to the left edge of the field. Map and Statement is now available on the Council the hill to the T-junction at Storeton Village. Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead and Liverpool. main path through Storeton Woods to Marsh Lane. The 7 Turn right at the old level crossing along Hadlow 13 After another stile and single wooden board turn website. 6 Turn left and follow the track that is almost opposite, path follows the old tramway track which was used when 1 From the entrance to ‘Lowfields’ wooded open space Road, passing the car dealer on the right. right, keep to the main path which becomes a small road There are also plans to produce a Public Access Routes as indicated by the black and white footpath sign towards the area was a sandstone quarry. opposite the Eastham Rake Railway Station, walk along 8 At Smithy Lane, turn right. If however, you would (Street Hey Lane). map which will give information of all PROW’s Brimstage. to Lowfields Avenue and turn right and walk parallel to like to rest at this point there is a pub opposite Smithy 14 At the end of this road turn left. At the first bend in Permission Rutes and off road cycle tracks. 7 This track gradually becomes a footpath and leading the Dibbinsdale Brook on your right. Turn right onto Lane, or continue up the road to view the lovely old the road turn left again at the footpath signpost. Climb When using multi purpose routes, please give to a kissing gate. Enter the field aiming for the far corner View from the edge of Storeton Woods across to the the public footpath and through the underpass under the buildings of Willaston Village. the stile and then two more to reach the road, cross over consideration to all users. Please be considerate to of the field next to the motorway. Welsh Mountains motorway. others and read the Countryside Code and Cycle 8a Having rested or visited Willaston, return to Smithy and turn left. 2 After the underpass, fork left across the field between Safety information on this leaflet. 8 Climb the stile and keep to the right hand edge of Lane. Take the footpath that leads through to Old 15 Take the next road on the right (Eastham Rake), the fenced areas of new woodland. Keep left of the gated On behalf of Wirral Council may I wish you a the field parallel to the M53, to another stile and pass Vicarage Road. a 10 minute walk will take you back to the start. field and climb the stile and walk along the edge pleasant and enjoyable time walking and cycling between the motorway and a house and kennels. 9 Continue along Old Vicarage Road. Turn right into Take extra care (particularly with children and dogs) of the small copse which should now be on your left. the Wirral Countryside . Why not walk or cycle the 9 Climb the stile at the road and turn left. As the road Moss Close, then immediately left across the grass, head along this section of road, try and keep on the grass The path turns right and then left out onto Dale Hey. Wirral Circular Trail visit www.visitwirral.com for bends left, at the black and white signpost, climb the stile to the footpath signpost ahead. Climb the stile and cross verge and within the painted white lines. more details. and go across the field, after a further three stiles you 3 Walk to the end of Dale Hey and turn right at the the field to the next stile. Keep to the right hand edge of Robin Tutchings, Public Rights of Way Officer. will reach another black and white signpost. main road, past the Hooton pub and station. the field and over another stile. The last stile in this set March 2013. Old tramway path in Storeton Woods of four takes you to a track (Change Lane), turn left. Cover image: 'On the way to Dibbinsdale Woods'.

Useful contacts WALK 1 Storeton Village Circular map WALK 2 Willaston & Eastham map

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