CYCLE 1 South East
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e d i s y r t n u o c & t s a o c / m o c . l a r r i w t i s i v . w w w 3 k l a W - e l a d s n i b b i D WALK 3 Eastham & Bromborough CYCLE 1 South East A circular walk linking Eastham Country Park cutting was an old railway line, used to transport products to 12 Head straight on, up a flight of steep steps and across Starting and finishing at Eastham Country Park, 5 The cyclepath continues along Stadium Road for with Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve. and from Port Sunlight Soap Works and the river. the railway bridge. this cycle ride takes you to the unique village of PORT SUNLIGHT VILLAGE approximately 390 metres (0.25 mile) where opposite, 4 Continue along this track, under the A41. After the 13 Having either crossed the railway bridge from the Port Sunlight where you can enjoy a ride around Map you will see the path sweeps around to the right, away Start: Eastham Country Park or Bromborough Rake from the road and down a slope, before it turns back on cycleway runs parallel with the road for about 150 metres, woods or having arrived by train at Bromborough Rake the Village, taking in the architecture, museum Railway Station. take the exit to the left. The cycleway continues straight Railway Station, leave the railway station ticket office itself and under Stadium Road. Follow this Distance: 5.5 miles. 2 - 5 hours. on to Port Sunlight. behind you and go straight on along The Rake which is and art gallery ‘in the home of the Lord path for 2 km (1.25 miles) until it brings you out at BOUND ARY RD Parking: Eastham Country Park. D the road that passes the shops on your left. Carry Leverhulme’s famous soap factory’. A Port Sunlight Station where you can enjoy the village 5 O Turn left along the road down the hill. At the R Buses and Trains: Links to most parts of the route. N straight on across the green, passing a playing field on O at your leisure. A Port Sunlight Village trail map is roundabout, Spital Road is to the right and leads straight T Bromborough Rake Railway Station is an alternative Start: Eastham Country Park, Ferry Road, Eastham G your left. Go straight on at the roundabout and into IN Bebington N available from the Port Sunlight Museum & Garden up to Spital Railway Station, about half a mile away. The B E E P 13 Distance: 8.4km (5.2miles) Total return route, not Station B W start point at point . Bromborough Village. O O Village gift shop for only £1. route crosses the River Dibbin, so cross this busy road C L H including cycling around the village. B E 13a A S At the Ranger’s Office next to the car park, there immediately after the roundabout, cross the river and Bromborough Cross, at the T-junction, is one of the N T K E R 6 is further information about Eastham Country Park. take the path to the right which leads into Dibbinsdale few surviving market crosses in the country. The base and The route is predominantly off road but you will need to R Once you are ready to return, head back to the O A At the bottom of the road to the right, there Local Nature Reserve. steps are probably late 13th century and the top was added in use the relatively quiet roads to get around the village. D Station and follow the same route back, signposted to are cafés and pubs should you require refreshments. 1874. 6 Follow the path keeping the River Dibbin on your 3 Eastham Country Park. 2 1 By facing the river with the Ranger’s Office behind right. The left fork takes you a short distance to 14 After the Cross at the road junction turn right into 1 From the car park join the cycle path and head left C O you, turn left and walk past the riverside car parks. St. Patricks Well. Legend says that the well was blessed by Bromborough Village Road, signposted to the Police R N through the woods towards Port Sunlight. Follow the G I C R 1 E St. Patrick during a visit to the area in 432 AD and it is Station, which you then pass on your left. I suggest you E 14 2 route for approximately 720m (0.4 mile) until you reach E R At the far end take the footpath and cycleway along O N A reputed that the water has healing properties for the eyes. cross the road at this point. D D A the river. The cycleway passes a small riverside car park, a small car park on your left. L C Putting this theory to the test however, is not recommended! KEY E H U 15 R follow the path round keeping the green railings on your By being on the left side of the road, it is safer to cross O R A C 13 D AY H 7 11 Port Sunlight Museum EW Return to the main path, turn left over the bridge at the pedestrian phase of the new traffic lights at the S right. It is at this point that views across the Mersey Estuary 2 U D Continue straight ahead through the gate and follow E CA TH R 4 AY I are at their best. Liverpool is to the left, Runcorn Bridge to the and continue straight on with the river on your right. busy A41 New Chester Road. Turn right along the A41 22 Lever Memorial SEW V the path for a further 390 metres (0.25miles) where the CAU E 12 THE right and Liverpool John Lennon Airport directly opposite Continue straight on ignoring the path branching off for a short distance. path will sweep around to the left to a roundabout that 33 Lady Lever Art Gallery 5 across the river. Any large ocean going ships you may see will to the left. 6 D 16 A Immediately after the Tebay Retail Park, turn left links Plantation Road (opposite you) and Riverview Road 44 The War Memorial O R be on their way to or from the Manchester Ship Canal that N 8 Pass over another bridge, then bear left and follow onto the well sign-posted bridlepath for Eastham O (to your left). 55 The Garden Centre LT O OAD starts at Eastham Locks, a short distance south of the start B H R the path. Country Park. Follow this track straight through to BAT 66 Hulme Hall point of this walk. B the Ranger’s Office, The River and the start of the walk. 3 R 7 9 Make a right turn, following the signs to Port ID Walk under the railway bridge and continue through G D 77 The Lyceum E A 2a The path curves left to a roundabout. At this O the woods keeping the river on your right. If you started this walk from Bromborough Rake Sunlight, along the off road route that leads to 11 R S roundabout turn right along to the T-junction and 88 The Village Tea Rooms T. K Railway Station then continue from point 11 above Commercial Road. T R 10 8 A E turn left into Commercial Road and then right into Cross the river at the next bridge and follow the path P E 99 Gladstone Theatre R at the start of the route. T S Stadium Road. around to the left. D 10 Lever House O 4 At Commercial Road, make a left turn and follow O 3 11 The path crosses the meadow here. With the seats Port Sunlight W At the end of Stadium Road just after Georgia the path for approximately 300 metres (0.18 miles) before 11 Dell Bridge Station 9 L A R R I W T S A E H T U O S and mown paths, this is an ideal place for a picnic. After 10 Avenue on the right, the cycleway (where Stadium Road crossing Commercial Road and continuing along the 12 The Bridge Inn about 400 metres, follow the path to the left again and e l c y C & k l a W joins Port Causeway and Thermal Road) forks right, so path that is now running parallel with Stadium Road. follow the reddish coloured path off to the right, down you will reach a footbridge. 13 Christ Church Dell Bridge and The Lyceum round and under the bridge. This cycleway through the rock 14 Church Drive School © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey 100019803. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. WALK 3 Eastham & Bromborough map CYC LE 1 South East map Countryside code From a gentle stroll or relaxing picnic to a long- > to Port Sunlight N distance walk or heart-pumping adventure, the e T Port Sunlight w h d Station C Key e Key a countryside provides every opportunity for r h o e 0 4 m 0.5 1Km P s R a t o e r l enjoyment and relaxation. r 6 r 0 Approx. 10-15 minutes walk ½ mile e t Suggested cycle route R Suggested walk route t C R Spital o s o a a e u d a Station h s e d Cyclepath Public Rights of Way: C w • Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs.