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1 k l a W - l l i H n o t s d i B WALK 3 The River Birket, Lighthouse & the Coast CYCLE 1 North East

12 This walk starts at a coastal car park and goes 3 Before the houses, turn left across the field with the 10 Continue along the embankment past Leasowe Castle Starting and finishing at the Ferry miles) where you will reach New Brighton and Fort Perch Having cycled down towards Mosslands School the houses on the right until you get to the raised Hotel, a red brick and white building. The castle was built Terminal, this cycle ride takes you around the Rock. There is plenty to do and see in New Brighton, here route will bring you out on Mosslands Drive where inland to the River Birket Cycleway. Although the is another worthy location. you should make a right turn to join the road. Follow embankment. in 1593 by Fernando, the fifth , who was also historic coastline of Seacombe and New Brighton route includes some urban areas, it is still an the Mayor of . The entrance door was originally 5 For those of you wishing to do the shorter ride, you it past Westbourne Road and take your next left onto excellent circular walk along a river bank and 4 Turn right onto the raised embankment with the river five foot above the ground as the area was prone to flooding. with views of the famous Liverpool sky-line and simply turn around and head back the way you came. Mossdene Road. on the left and the houses on your right. Follow this grass The purpose of the eight sided tower was to view the famous across . 13 Mossdene Road is quite a steep climb up to the junction then returning along the North Wirral Coast, 6 If you wish to continue the ride follow the NCN 56 path past the access path to the Golf Club on the left. Wallasey Races, forerunner of the Derby Race. with Breck Road where you should make a right turn. part sea wall and part sand dunes. Most of the route is off road, however the latter parts signs along Marine Promenade, past the marine lake and Breck Road can be extremely busy at certain times 5 The path turns right to run alongside the main River 11 Shortly after the Golf Club House is a sign at the rely on some roads (that can be busy at times) to get back back onto the Promenade that runs parallel to Kings so remember to take extra care during these times. Start: North Wirral Coastal Park/Gunsite car park Birket on your left. Continue to the metal bridge where start of some wooden steps that says: ‘no vehicles, horses to Seacombe Ferry so less experienced riders may prefer Parade. After approx. 970m (0.61 miles) you will pass the and picnic area, Green Lane off the A554, Wallasey. you turn left and then immediately right and continue or cycles’. Take this path that runs parallel to the to avoid these by sticking to a linear coastal route, either Clown roundabout on your left. Continue along the marked 14 Once on Breck Road, continue along and take the next The car park is called the gunsite picnic area because along with the river on your right until you reach the embankment and onto the sand dunes. Continue down to New Brighton or to Wallasey golf course and then cycle path to the end of the Promenade (approx. 1500m, left onto Cliff Road, a little bit of a climb but it soon anti-aircraft guns were based there during the war. main road, Reeds Lane. the log steps and bear right across the short boardwalk. turning around and following the route back again. 0.93 miles) and follow it off to the left in order to pick up drops down where you should take the first right onto or Leasowe Railway Station at point 6 a . 5a Go through the gate and head diagonally across the field Start: Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Victoria Place, Seacombe the coastal path. Station Road. Distance: 5 miles. 2 - 5 hours. If returning to Leasowe Railway Station, turn left back to the car park. Distance: 10.8 miles (Complete route) 7 15 Parking: North Wirral Coastal Park car park, Green Lane along Reeds Lane to the trains. Follow the NCN 56 signs along the coastal path for At the end of Station Road you will find yourself at If you started the walk at point 2z from the bus stop, or 4.7 miles (Seacombe - New Brighton - Seacombe) 1200m (0.7miles) to the edge of the golf course and make Mill Lane which, again, can be busy at times. You will be off the A554. From junction 1 of the M53, take the A544 6 Cross straight over Reeds Lane and continue along point 6 a from the train, continue the walk from that a left turn where the route drops down onto the sea wall going straight across this junction and a pelican crossing is towards New Brighton, after the exit to Wallasey (A551) the cycleway with the river and the confectionery 1 From the car park of the Terminal, head towards the point to return you to your chosen finish point. level again. Follow the route up past the Gun Site picnic available, if necessary. turn next left at the North Wirral Coastal Park sign. factories on your left. promenade and walk your bike through the cut through on Buses and Trains: Numerous services along Leasowe your left and past the terminal entrance. You will see a sign area and onto Green Lane where you should, again, turn 16 Continue straight over the junction, using toucan 6a If starting the walk from Leasowe Railway Station, Road at point 2 or if starting at Leasowe Railway for Route 56 just beyond the entrance and this is where left, bringing you out onto Bayswater Road. crossing to the right if you so desire, and continue to the walk along Reeds Lane passing Reedville Grove on your Station is about 300m from point 6 a . you can mount your bike. Continue straight ahead, 8 Follow NCN 56 signs, turning into Greenleas Road and end of Love Lane. left and then the River bridge. Turn left onto the following the coastline out towards New Brighton along 1 follow for about 550m (0.3 miles) where you will reach the 17 At the top of Love Lane and the junction with From the Gunsite car park, walk back along Green cycleway with the river on your left. the Promenade. To your right is the with Lane which is the track you entered by. Turn first right Junction with Leasowe Road. Woodstock Road, you will see Park Primary School ahead 7 views across to Liverpool. You may even get a glimpse of At the main road, Pasture Road, cross straight over 9 of you. Continue straight over the road, taking care at busy at the metal gate into Telegraph Lane following the signs the famous that operates daily between At the traffic lights go straight across onto Cross Lane to the continuation of the cycle route and walk. times and continue to the end of Love Lane, through the for the Wirral Circular Trail. On the bridleway there are old Seacombe, Woodside and Liverpool. and head straight down onto the Moss Nature market gardens to the right and the old willow trees support 8 Follow the cycleway along the River Birket and at Reserve. Follow the tarmac path which will shortly lead to entry and make a right turn into Central Park. 2 After approx. 800m (0.5 miles) you will pass Wallasey many birds. the road turn left to Leasowe Lighthouse. The lighthouse a drop down to the bridge. 18 Follow the path between the football pitch and the

Town Hall on your left that is easily identified by the

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M 2 has occasional opening times on some Sunday afternoons. 10 bowling ground and around to the left. If you continue At the main Leasowe Rd, the route continues across grand steps up to its entrance. Continue straight along the After crossing the bridge. You will see B&Q ahead of 9 to follow the path it will bring you to an exit that is the road to the right of the garage. Take care crossing From the Lighthouse go through the car park on the promenade for approx. 370m (0.2 miles) to the mini you, follow the path around to the left, and make a left turn signposted to NCN 56. Follow the sign out of the park this busy dual carriageway. You may wish to cross this right and up onto the embankment and sea wall. Turn roundabout where you should head to the right and up on to an iron-gated bridge that crosses the railway track. and across the toucan crossing onto Church Street. road at the pelican crossing about 200yds left or at the right along the North Wirral Coastline, with all the continue to follow the promenade. 11 After crossing the railway track, you have the option of

roundabout 100yds to the right. Enter the playing fields spectacular views on offer. 19 At the end of Church Street go straight over at the

3 The cycle route continues along the promenade towards going left, down towards Mosslands School where the L A R R I W T S A E H T R O N area leaving the garage and houses on your left, continue

9a After about 500m on your right, there is a kiosk and route continues, or you can go straight on into the other traffic lights and back down onto the promenade, turning

across the playing fields. New Brighton for approx. 1.7km (1.0 mile) where you will e l c y C & k l a W toilets in the car park adjacent to the sharp bend where side of the Bidston Moss Nature Reserve where you can right back towards Seacombe. After 1170m (0.7 miles) you In the distance you can see Bidston Hill Observatory. pass Vale Park. Pasture Road from Moreton becomes Leasowe Road cycle around the circular track or take the ‘off road’ style will be back at the ferry terminal building. towards Wallasey. Leasowe lighthouse 4 Continue along the promenade for a further 900m (0.6 tracks that go over the top of it.

WALK 3 The River Birket, Leasowe Lighthouse & the Coast map CYC LE 1 North East map Countryside code From a gentle stroll or relaxing picnic to a long- distance walk or heart-pumping adventure, the King’s Parade 6 countryside provides every opportunity for Key Key 7 Rock Red Lighthouse enjoyment and relaxation. Suggested walk route Suggested cycle route KIOSK Noses Yellow 5 Noses Fort Public Rights of Way: Cyclepath Marine Perch Rock • Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs. Point Marine Lake North Wirral Coastal Park Marine Footpath A Railway station Golf Course Park • Leave gates and property as you find them. Golf Course Harrison 4 Bridleway Residential Park New Brighton Floral Gun Site Station Pavilion • Protect plants and animals, and take your Picnic Area Marine 0 0.5 1Km 8 Road Theatre Promenade Country parks/public open spaces water Byway ays Wallasey litter home. Green B New Brighton 0 Approx. 10-15 minutes walk ½ mile Lane Grove Road Station Rivers/streams e d Permissive Routes: d a r a o e • Keep dogs under close control. n R Tower w e

s o Accessible ponds m Footpath a Grounds T o Le e asow l r e n • Consider other people. Ro P ad e e Bridleway Car park r Pirate • Do not allow your dog to foul the countryside. G 9 Ship e e n d Public houses i Cyclepath and part of Wirral Circular Trail Wallasey a z n 9a a Vale e Playing Village g B 10 Field Park a m FP1 R3 Station o Public rights of way number Cafe M r If you follow the Countryside Code wherever you go, Leasowe P FP2 Wallasey you will get the best enjoyment possible and you will Railway station Common Moreton Leasowe Castle Toilets on road BR3 11 North Wirral Coastal Park 9 Common Hotel Club Playing 3 help to protect the countryside now and for future Residential House KIOSK Kiosk Field Leasowe BR4 Start & Finish School generations. Lighthouse steps Golf Course Country parks/public open spaces Viewpoint 12 River Mersey M

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R e i o o • Wear bright clothing and a cycle helmet. ve T g r B wi ne a r d E i R c Egremont Promenade La rk k e P et enh Lov Picnic site Moreton am D 17 At night front and rear lights and a red rear Station rive on National Cycle 19 Church 18 Site of the old Ferry to Liverpool 6 Network Route 56. Church Street reflector are legally required and get you seen. Wirral Circular Trail Playing 3 Field Victoria Park • When riding on roads always follow the Football boundary Moreton North Ground 4 Wallasey Highway Code. Reedville 5a Town Hall Grove 6a School Playing Field 2 Oakdale

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0 0.5 1Km Spaceport Lo cal Nature Reserve 0 Approx. 10-15 minutes walk ½ mile 1 Start & Finish © Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100019803. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. © Crown copyright and database rights 2015 Ordnance Survey 100019803. You are not permitted to copy, sub-license, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form.

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