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WALK DESCRIPTION ACCESSIBILITY POINTS OF INTEREST This circular route takes in This section of the Trans Pennine 1 River Mersey: The River Mersey quieter sections of the River Trail is surfaced. Other paths may represents the historic boundary Mersey and Trans Pennine Trail. become muddy after rainfall. between and . The route starts on Bradley Lane Prior to a clean-up campaign in Suitable for off-road cyclists. and follows the river westwards the 1980s, it was one of the most Limited access for wheelchairs from Crossford Bridge (A56). Once polluted rivers in Europe. It now and prams. here walkers can enjoy views of supports a whole range of wildlife. The River Mersey the river as it meanders through 2 Flood Defences: Levees were the valley and take a moment TOILETS constructed in the 1970s to curb and to appreciate the birdlife. The confine large sections of the River route then passes eastwards None. Mersey. The ‘rapid’ effect is created onto the Trans Pennine Trail and by weirs which slow the river alongside Kickety Brook. Walkers and help to aerate the water for are encouraged to take a sharp START POINTS freshwater fish and invertebrates. right where the path divides and Bradley Lane, M32 8RH 3 Sewage Works: Water follow the woodland track to treatment works are managed rejoin Bradley Lane. by United Utilities and provide an Transport links important habitat for wildlife in Those looking for a longer walk The River Mersey the Mersey Valley. or wishing to explore Bus Stop: Cross Street / Dane Meadows should continue on the Road (southbound), Cross Street / 4 Trans Pennine Trail: A national Trans Pennine Trail. Crossford Bridge (northbound) route that stretches across northern Car: Parking available at , from Hornsea to . Kiwi Nurseries, Bradley Lane. The trail is part of the E8 long Please inform owners on arrival distance route which links Cork in Ireland to Istanbul in Turkey.

Trans Pennine Trail