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Wirral
Walking
Festival
2020
Take part in one of
the many walks on
the peninsula in May
there’s something
for everyone!
Wirral Walking
Festival 2020
Coordinated by Wirral Council’s Parks and Countryside
Service, the Wirral Walking Festival highlights the variety
of walks that take place on the peninsula in May each year.
Many of the walks in this brochure out! We hope that you enjoy the 2020
are part of an annual programme - Wirral Walking Festival and will look
like the Buggy Park Fitness Sessions at the contributors’ websites and
or Walking for Health Walks and both perhaps join one of our local groups
the Ramblers and Wirral Footpaths and continue to discover the historic
and Open Spaces Preservation towns and villages and diverse
Society offer a full calendar of walks landscapes that make the Wirral
that take place throughout the year. Peninsula such a wonderful place.
For those who want an opportunity to
Feedback is important to allow us to
go just a little bit faster we include
continue to improve the programme
the Run in Wirral programme (aimed
so please contact the Wirral Walking
at beginners and now celebrating 10
Festival Coordinator at:
years) and Nordic walking sessions
that will give you a full body work josefhanik@wirral.gov.uk
Many thanks to Hazel Thomson who once again has allowed us to use
several of her paintings to illustrate the festival brochure. Hazel has been
an artist in residence at Wirral Country Park and on Hilbre Island and last
year won her fourth ‘People’s Choice’ Award. To see more of Hazel’s art
please visit her website at:
http://www.hazelthomsonart.com/
Wirral Walking Festival 2020
ACCESS POLICY
Many of the walks in this Also, if you are unable to
brochure are accessible to attend the walk at the times
people with limited mobility. shown, again please contact
the walk leader who will be
able to advise of alternative
However it is recommended meeting points for you to join
that you check with the walk the walk at a different location
organiser for each event if you later on. Dogs are welcome on
have specific requirements all walks unless shown. The
including wheelchair access responsibility for the dog lies
or are unable to step over with the dog owner who must
stiles. In many cases the walk ensure that their dog remains
route can be adapted to under close control at all
provide access for all. times.
AccessAble, originally called community. We can't be a 'best
DisabledGo, was set up in 2000 kept secret', we know our work
by Dr. Gregory Burke as a result makes a massive difference, and
of his own experiences as a we need to reach more people.
wheelchair user and disabled The name AccessAble is just one
walker. Gregory was frustrated of the ways we are looking to do
to find that the best-case this, we are a service for every
scenario when he looked for disabled person and carer,
accessibility information was a regardless of impairment. We
few unhelpful words that only also want to help people who
resulted in more uncertainty. face access issues for other
Working alongside over 100 reasons.
different disability groups To find accessibility information
Gregory launched DisabledGo's for Wirral sites please visit:
first website in 2002. Since then
the organisation has grown and
developed, continually meeting www.accessable.co.uk
and listening to its user
Cherry Wood Circular
Friday 1st May, 12.45pm – 3.45pm
Cost: FREE
Booking essential
Walk length: 6 miles
From Hadlow Road Station we take in two
of Wirral’s delightful villages and make our
way through little known ‘Cherry wood’.
Photo opportunities in Raby and Willaston.
Please note that this walk could be muddy
in places. Please bring money for
refreshments in Willaston. Dogs on leads
please.
Event Postcode: CH64 2UQ
Contact: 0151 482 3456
Meet at: Hadlow Road Station,
Willaston
Bluebells Galore!
Friday 1st May, 2pm – 4pm
Cost: FREE (Donations Red Rocks Evening Walk
welcome) Friday 1st May, 8pm – 10pm
Walk length: 2 miles Cost: £7 per person
Walk length: 2 kilometres
We will walk through Booking essential
some of the lesser-known parts of To book please go to:
Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve to admire www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events
the displays of spring flowers in this ancient
woodland including bluebells, wood Join members of Cheshire Wildlife Trust on
anemones, celandines and many more and an evening walk at Red Rocks with a
will also explore some local history, birds chance to listen out for singing natterjack
and bees. toads.
Event Postcode: CH62 7AL Event Postcode: CH47 1HN
Contact: 07855 053210 Contact: 019488 20728
E-mail: info@wirralwildlife.org.uk Email: info@cheshirewt.org.uk
Meet at: Outside Bromborough Rake Meet at: Stanley Road, Hoylake
Railway Station
Oxton History Walk (West) Hoylake and Meols
Saturday 2nd May, 11am – 1pm Monday 4th May, 12.45 pm – 2.15pm
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
Walk length: 1.5 miles Walk length: 3 miles
Booking essential Booking essential
A guided history walk around Oxton This will be a circuit taking in Meols
Village exploring its development from its Parade, nearby streets and Queen’s park
early agricultural origins to the place it is along the way. Please bring some money
today and the events and characters who for refreshments after the walk. Sorry,
helped to shape it. This walk includes registered assistance dogs only.
Village Road, Bidston Road and Event Postcode: CH47 3AG
Wellington Road. Contact: 0151 482 3456
Event Postcode: CH43 5SF Meet at: Outside the Parade Hoylake
Contact: 0151 652 0202 Community Centre
Email: paul.smith437@btinternet.com
Meet at: Centre of Oxton Village
adjacent to Home Cafe
Bidston
Tuesday 5th May, 7.30pm - 9.15pm
Wildflowers in the Woodland Cost: FREE
Sunday 3rd May, 10.30am – 12.30pm Walk length: 3.5 miles
Cost: FREE From the car park we will walk to
Walk length: 1.3 miles Bidston Hill via Wirral Ladies Golf Club.
Join the Rangers for a walk around Eastham We will then take the higher path to
Country Park at this special time of year Bidston Hall before returning on the lower
when wildflowers begin to bloom on the path passing Bidston Windmill and
woodland floor. Of particular note are the returning to the Wirral Hundred. Sorry,
wonderful displays of native bluebells. Dogs registered assistance dogs only.
must be kept under control at all times. Event Postcode: CH43 9JE
Event Postcode: CH62 0BH Contact: 0151 605 0591
Contact: 0151 327 1007 Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com
Email: christopherwerney@wirral.gov.uk Meet at: The car park at the back of the
Meet at: The Rangers Office, Eastham Wirral Hundred Pub
Country Park
Ramblers Mid-Wirral Explorer
Wednesday 6th May, 9.30am – 4pm
Cost: FREE
Walk length: 11 Miles
Leaving the famous village of
Thornton Hough, we pass through the
Leverhulme Estate and descend with fine
views over the Dee Estuary to Parkgate
and lunch. Public toilets and ice creams
are available here. We return initially along
the Wirral Way before passing the historic
Wheatsheaf Pub in Raby village. Sorry,
registered assistance dogs only.
Event Postcode: CH63 1JD
Contact: 0151 605 0591
Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com
Meet at: Manor Road. Thornton Hough
Wirral Walking
Festival 2020
Buggy Park Fitness
Cost: £5.60 per session
Invigor8 members: FREE
Looking to get back in shape, make new friends and get fit at the same time?
Have a go today! We cater for all levels of fitness and offer a choice of times and
locations to suit—plus no babysitter needed! Assistance dogs only.
Please note: No sessions on Bank Holidays
Mondays Ashton Park 10.30am - 11.30am
Tuesday Oval Leisure Centre 10.00am - 11.00am
Wednesdays Ashton Park 10.30am - 11.30am
Contact Fiona Hanik: 07769 674 718 Email: fionahanik@wirral.gov.uk
Run in Wirral
Cost: £4 per session
Invigor8 members: FREE
Ideal for anyone who would love to start running and wants some support and
encouragement. Qualified run leaders will motivate and help you start your running
journey off. We know that most people are very nervous when starting out but don’t
worry as the group have all been there. We also understand that people have busy
lives and everyone can dip in and out. You don’t need any special equipment at this
stage—just turn up dressed ready to exercise with your trainers on and you might
want to bring a small bottle of water. Assistance dogs only.
Please note: No runs on Bank Holidays
Mondays West Kirby Concourse 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Tuesday West Kirby Concourse 9.30am - 10.30am
Wednesdays Oval Leisure Centre 6.15pm - 7.15pm
West Kirby Concourse 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Thursdays West Kirby Concourse 9.30am - 10.30am
Frankby Cemetery* 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Saturdays Birkenhead Park 9.45am - 10.45am
Sundays West Kirby Concourse 8.30am - 10.30am
* Absolute beginners
Contact Fiona Hanik: 07769 674 718 Email: fionahanik@wirral.gov.uk
The Manor Walking Club provides weekday walks in the countryside
and on the hills and mountains of areas such as North Wales,
Cheshire, Lancashire and the Peak District.
Our website will tell you about our walks and our membership which is
open to those over the age of 18. We are a midweek group, so our
programme is particularly suitable for part-time workers, home
workers, shift workers and retirees. We vary the days on which we
walk but anyone in a position to manage their weekday leisure time
could join our walks by joining our club. We are a mixed, friendly and
welcoming club. If you are considering joining us then the website will
answer many of your questions, but if there is anything else then
please get in touch via our 'Contact' page and one of our committee
members will get back to you. Alternatively come and join us on our
walk from Thurstaston to the Dungeon and Caldy Hill as part of the
Wirral Walking Festival on Wednesday 20th May.
www.manorwalking.com
The History of Little History Walk
Neston and Ness Thursday 7th May, 10am – 12.30pm
th
Wednesday 6 May, 10.30am – 1.30pm Cost: FREE
Cost: FREE Walk length: 2 miles
Walk length: 5 miles
Booking essential Join the Rangers and Friends of
Dibbinsdale for a walk around Dibbinsdale
A pleasant easy walk, mainly on footpaths, Local Nature Reserve, looking at the
with plenty of local history and including a ancient and recent history of this hidden
stretch of the Dee Estuary. Bring a picnic gem. There are some hills and steps along
lunch if the weather’s good! the route. Dogs must be kept under control
Event Grid Reference: SJ 306 775 at all times.
Contact: 0151 677 4594 Event Grid Reference: SJ345 826
Mobile: 07950018784 Contact: 0151 334 9851
Email: geoffholland99@gmail.com Email: alansmail@wirral.gov.uk
Meet at: Lees Lane Car Park, (Wirral Way) Meet at: The Rangers Office, Dibbinsdale
Local Nature Reserve
Irby, Royden Park and
Thurstaston
Thursday 7th May, 10am - 3pm Bats in Brotherton Park
Cost: FREE Thursday 7th May, 8.45pm – 10.45pm
Walk length: 8.8 miles Cost: FREE
Booking essential Walk length: 1.5 miles
Walking along tracks and through woods and Booking essential
fields we visit Royden Park, Thurstaston Join the Rangers for a walk around
Common, Thor’s Stone, Thurstaston Hill Dibbinsdale Local Nature Reserve, looking
Wirral Country Park and Harrock Wood which and listening for the bats that live in and
includes 2.5 miles of road walking. We will around the valley. There are some hills on
stop for refreshments in Royden Park and site and sturdy footwear is recommended.
lunch at Wirral Country Park - please bring a Children are welcome but must be well
packed lunch and drinks. Total ascent will be supervised. Sorry, registered assistance
800ft with a few stiles to negotiate. Sorry, dogs only.
registered assistance dogs only. Event Grid Reference: SJ345 826
Event Grid Reference: SJ265 848 Contact: 0151 334 9851
Contact: 01244 881660 Email: alansmail@wirral.gov.uk
Mobile: 07928 541540 Meet at: The Rangers Office, Dibbinsdale
Email: ramblerschester@hotmail.co.uk Local Nature Reserve
Meet at: Thingwall Road, Irby
Birkenhead Park
Parkgate and Neston Saturday 9th May, 1pm – 3pm
Friday 8th May, 7.30pm – 9.15pm Cost: FREE
Cost: FREE Walk length: 2 miles
Walk length: 3.5 miles Booking essential
A flat, easy walk following roads, paths and History, flora and fauna walk of
part of the Wirral Way. Sorry, registered Birkenhead Park. The walk will be at a
assistance dogs only. slow/medium pace stopping throughout for
Event Postcode: CH64 6QJ information. There will be opportunities to
Contact: 0151 605 0591 drop out earlier at points on the tour if
Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com needed.
Meet at: The Old Quay Car Park (£2) or Event Postcode: CH41 4HY
park nearby Contact: 0151 652 5197
Email: birkenheadpark@wirral.gov.uk
Meet at: Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre
Thurstaston and Caldy
Friday 8th May, 10.30am – 3pm
Cost: FREE Wirral Nature Walk
Walk length: 7 Miles Sunday 10th May, 10am – 4pm
Join the Rangers for a Cost: £10 per person
walk featuring interesting habitat, local Booking Essential
history and spectacular views. We’ll visit the Walk Length: 9 miles
Dungeon Woodland, Thurstaston Common A guided walk from Parkgate to Red
and Caldy Village with a short break at Rocks Nature Reserve with spectacular
Royden Park. There are steep hills, steps views of the Dee Estuary and regular
and uneven ground along the route. Sturdy opportunities to spot wildlife.
footwear is essential. Event Postcode: CH64 6RL
Event Postcode: CH61 0HN Contact: 01948 802728
Contact: 0151 648 4371 Email: bookings@cheshirewt.org.uk
Mobile: 07767 474478 Meet at: Parkgate
Email: christopherwerney@wirral.gov.uk
Meet at: Wirral Country Park Visitor
Centre, Thurstaston
Discover Wirral Country Park
Sunday 10th May, 1pm – 2.30pm
Cost: FREE
Walk length: 2.5 miles
Booking essential
Join the Rangers for a walk along the Dee
Cliffs, Thurstaston Beach and the Wirral
Way. Great if you’re new to the park and its
surroundings. There are steep hills, steps
and uneven ground along the route. Sturdy
footwear is essential.
Event Postcode: CH64 0HN
Contact: 0151 648 4371
Email: wcp@wirral.gov.uk
Meet at: Wirral Country Park Visitor
Centre, Thurstaston
The delightful Wirral conservation village of Oxton will host its 20th Secret
Gardens of Oxton event on Sunday 10th May, 2020. This award-winning
event showcases about 20 private gardens not normally open to the public
and all within walking distance of each other.
Since 2001, supported by over 400 volunteers, the event has raised over
£320,000 for local charities. The 2019 charities, The Birkenhead Woodcraft
Folk, The Vikes Youth Club and the Oxton Society, shared over £20,000
proceeds. Secret Gardens won a Britain in Bloom (RHS) Award in 2017.
secretgardens.theoxtonsociety.co.uk/2020-secret-gardens-programme
Information Line: 07962 248 268
Email: secretgardens@theoxtonsociety.co.ukIf you enjoy really good company, want to stay healthy, and like
the outdoors, why not join Wirral Ramblers? You are sure to
receive a very warm welcome from the largest Walking Group in
the region.
We lead over 400 walks a year ranging from the strenuous to the leisurely.
Every Sunday, our coach takes us to our favourite haunts, including the four
National Parks. Our Wednesday walks go to North Wales and Cheshire. All
our walks cater for the varied needs of our members.
In the summer, we run our Evening Walks twice a week. We hope you will
join us on at least one of our eight walks in the Festival, and in the bar at the
end. There is no charge for any of our Festival walks.
The Group has a very active Social Programme, with guest speakers at our
clubroom and a wide variety of external visits. In February each year, 90
members fly to Spain to enjoy walking in the sun.
For further information on all we have to offer, do have a look at our website
www.wirralramblers.org.uk
We hope to see you soonWirral Walking
Festival 2020
Walk On: Wirral Health Walks
Our walks are fun, free and friendly - perfect to help you get active and meet
new people. If you'd like to take part, all you need to do is come along to the
start point of one of our walks 10 minutes early, so that one of our trained
leaders can take your details. Alternatively you can register on our website.
Then you're free to take part in as many walks as you like. (Sorry, registered
assistance dogs only). If you want to know more before you start or are
interested in training to become a Health Walk Leader contact us on:
0151 929 7823 or email fionahanik@wirral.gov.uk
Please note that parking charges are now in place at Eastham Country Park
and Royden Park: £1 for 2 hours and that there are no walks on Bank Holidays
Mondays
Bromborough Library 10.30am - 11.30am
Some inclines and uneven surfaces on various routes to Dibbinsdale or Eastham Country Park
Meet at Bromborough Library, Allport Road
Wallasey Village Library 11.00am - 11.40am
A short walk along pavements avoiding steep inclines and accessible for all with views of the
coast. Meet at Wallasey Village Library, St. George’s Road
Birkenhead Park 11.00am - 12noon
Particularly suitable for beginners. Meet at the Visitor Centre
West Kirby 12noon - 1pm
This walk is not suitable for beginners. Meet at the Reception at the Concourse Leisure Centre
Tuesdays
Arrowe Country Park 10.30am - 11.30am
A faster walk of up to 3 miles. Meet at the Redrooms Café, Arrowe Country Park
Port Sunlight River Park 10.30am - 11.30am
A choice of walks from 1—2 miles with views of Wirral and the Liverpool Skyline. The longer
route has some inclines. Meet at Port Sunlight River Park Car Park, off Dock Road North,
Bromborough
The Warrens 11am - 12noon (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)
An easy walk around Arrowe Country Park. Good footwear advisable. Meet at the Warrens
Medical Centre, Arrowe Park Road
Wallasey 7.15pm - 8.15pm
Particularly suitable for beginners. Meet at Grove Road StationWednesdays
Wallasey Village Library 11am - 11.40am
A short walk along pavements avoiding steep inclines and accessible for all with views of the
coast. Meet at Wallasey Village Library, St. George’s Road
West Kirby 12noon - 1pm
Particularly suitable for beginners. Meet at West Kirby Concourse
Port Sunlight 11am - 11.40am
A superb listed landscape. Meet at Port Sunlight Railway Station
Eastham Country Park 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Superb views across the River Mersey. Meet at The Visitor Centre
Port Sunlight River Park 5.30pm - 6.30pm
A choice of walks from 1—2 miles with views of Wirral and the Liverpool Skyline. The longer
route has some inclines. Meet at Port Sunlight River Park Car Park, off Dock Road North,
Bromborough
Thursdays
Commonfield Road Surgery 12noon - 1pm
A short walk around Arrowe Country Park or Woodchurch. Meet at Commonfield Road Surgery
Royden Park 2.30pm - 4pm
A longer than usual walk—not suitable for beginners. Meet at Royden Park Car Park
Fridays
Wallasey Village Library 11.00am - 11.40am
A short walk along pavements avoiding steep inclines and accessible for all with views of the
coast. Meet at Wallasey Village Library, St. George’s Road
West Kirby Macmillan 12noon - 1pm
A short walk especially for beginners with a choice of longer or shorter routes. Meet at West
Kirby Concourse
Sundays
Birkenhead Park 11.00am - 12noon
Particularly suitable for beginners. Meet at the Visitor Centre
Walking for Health is England’s largest network of health walks with over
360 active walking schemes, helping people across the country lead a more
active lifestyle. We’ve done this with great success for over 14 years,
improving the mental and physical well-being of thousands of people.
1,800 weekly walks are supported by around 5,000 friendly, specially trained
volunteers who are on hand to provide encouragement and support, and make
sure no one gets left behind. We currently reach on average 70,000 walkers,
supporting them to experience the benefits of getting and staying active.
https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/about-usHealth Walk Leader Training
Become a Wirral Walk On Health Walk Leader. This FREE training will
include a short health walk, route planning, risk assessments and
information about the national Ramblers Walking For Health scheme.
Participants must have been on a Health Walk and be prepared to lead
or assist in future Health Walks. Drinks will be provided. Sorry,
registered assistance dogs only.
at Birkenhead Park
Thursday 7th May
9.30am—1pm
Booking is essential. Contact 07910 960 316
or Email: alitherland@virginmedia.com
Short Health Walk at
Birkenhead Park
Friday 29th May, 10.45am – 12noon
Cost: FREE
Booking essential
Walk length: 3 miles
This walk will be made up of three routes
around the Lower Park. Along the way there
will be the chance to see the Grand
Entrance and the Swiss Bridge. Please
bring money for refreshments after the walk.
Sorry, registered assistance dogs only.
Event Postcode: CH41 8AU
Contact: 0151 482 3456
Meet at: Birkenhead Park Visitor CentreDeeside Midweek Rambling Club is
looking for new members
A friendly Club, meeting weekly for walks between 4-10 miles in
Cheshire, Merseyside, North Wales and the local area
We meet weekly at 9.20am at the Heswall Football Club car park
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in rotation
We organise a variety of social activities
and an annual walking holiday
Annual Membership subscription of £10
If you are interested please contact the Club Secretary on
0151 648 7792Birkenhead Park Parkgate
Tuesday 12th May, 10am – 12noon Wednesday 13th May, 7pm – 8.30pm
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
Walk length: 2 miles Walk length: 3 miles
Booking essential Booking essential
History, flora and fauna walk of A flat and easy walk following roads, paths
Birkenhead Park. The walk will be at a and tracks. Good views over the Dee Estu-
slow/medium pace stopping throughout for ary, later returning along a section of the
information. There will be opportunities to Wirral Way. Sorry, registered assistance
drop out earlier at points on the tour if dogs only.
needed. Event Postcode: CH64 6SA
Event Postcode: CH41 4HY Contact: 07818 076793
Contact: 0151 652 5197 Email: prestonposse@gmail.com
Email: birkenheadpark@wirral.gov.uk Meet at: The Donkey Stand, near the
Meet at: Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre Ship Hotel, Parkgate Parade
Meols Flaybrick Memorial Gardens
Tuesday 12th May, 7.30pm – 9.15pm Tree Walk
Cost: FREE Thursday 14th May, 10am – 12noon
Walk length: 4 Miles Cost: FREE
This circular walk takes us via Walk length: 1.5 miles
Dovepoint Road to the prom and heading A Ranger-led walk looking at the various
south west to King’s Gap and along the specimen trees found in Flaybrick Memorial
coast to Red Rocks. Return is via Stanley gardens.
Road and the Green Lodge back to the Event Postcode: CH43 7PD
station with no ascent involved. Sorry, Contact: 0151 653 0762
registered assistance dogs only. Email: neilmutch@wirral.gov.uk
Event Grid Reference: SJ 233 897 Meet at: Flaybrick Chapels, Bidston
Contact: 0151 605 0591
Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com
Meet at: Meols Station Car Park
Willaston Bluebell Walk
Thursday 14th May, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Cost: FREE
Heathland Wildlife Walk length: 6 miles
Wednesday 13th May, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Booking essential
Cost: £1 per person After leaving the station car
Walk length: 2.5 miles park we walk along the Wirral
Discover the lowland heath at Thurstaston Way towards Neston then
Common; its magic and uniqueness to this through fields and bluebell woods using
part of Wirral, what lives there and why footpaths and bridleways back to the village.
some birds and animals find this habitat an Good footwear is required (ideally boots).
excellent place to stay or move through. Please bring your own refreshments. There
Sorry, registered assistance dogs only. are toilets at the station and the café may be
Event Postcode: CH48 1NP open.
Contact: 0151 677 7594 Event Grid Reference: SJ 330 773
Mobile: 0773 3012437 Contact: 0151 327 4125 (Please
Email: midwirralrangers@wirral.gov.uk announce yourself as ‘Wirral Festival’)
Meet at: Courtyard/Coach House, Email: jp.townsend@hotmail.com
Royden Park (Please add subject heading ‘Bluebell
Walk’)
Meet at: Hadlow Road Station, WillastonEastham Country Park
Pleasure Gardens Bidston Hill Heritage Walk
Thursday 14th May, 2pm – 3.45pm Friday 15th May, 10am – 12noon
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
Walk length: 3 miles Walk length: 4 kilometres
Booking essential Booking essential
Join the Eastham Archive Group and the A Ranger-led circular
Eastham Country Park Ranger to discover walk taking in the history and heritage of
the story of the former Victorian Pleasure the hill. Features include the windmill,
Gardens including a lake, four fountains, a observatory and rock carvings.
bear pit, a water chute and more! Learn Appropriate footwear is required as the
about the history of the site and our ground is rocky and steep in sections.
proposed restoration project for the future of Please note that the route is not suitable
the gardens. Please note that the route is for wheelchair users. Toilets and
not suitable for wheelchair users. Sorry, refreshments will be available at Tam
registered assistance dogs only. O’Shanter Farm.
Event Postcode: CH62 0AU Event Postcode: CH43 7PD
Email: robert.corlett13@btinternet.com Contact: 0151 653 0762
Meet at: The Pier, Eastham Ferry, Email: neilmutch@wirral.gov.uk
opposite the Tap Pub Meet at: Bidston Hill Car Park
Come and join The High Tidiers for one of our beach cleans and
litter picks taking place during the Wirral Walking Festival in May
Sunday 3rd and Sunday 17th May 10.00am - 12.00pm
West Kirby Beach (Meet at Hilbre Tides Notice Board)
It's a fantastic feeling of achievement caring for this beautiful area. Our friendly and
enthusiastic group of volunteers will be clearing rubbish before it becomes a hazard to
birds and marine life. We separate the glass bottles and cans for recycling as well.
Let's prevent the plastic that accumulates on the beach from being washed into the
ocean. For details of other litter picks:
www.facebook.com/hightidiersWestKirby/The Ron Williams Memorial Spital
Walk Friday 15th May, 7.30pm – 9.15pm
th
Friday 15 May, 10.30am – 3pm Cost: FREE
Cost: FREE Walk length: 3.5 miles
Walk length: 6.5 miles A circular walk starting from the
An annual walk which starts and finishes in station, through Brotherton Park and Spital
Arrowe Country Park taking in Irby, Dam towards Bebington Village along the
Thurstaston Common and Royden Park disused Lever Railway Line by the back of
where there will be a stop made for lunch the Croft Retail Park before crossing the
and hot and cold drinks at the Barking Mad A41 and back through Brotherton Park. You
Café or take a packed lunch (toilets may wish to bring a torch for the short
available) before returning to Arrowe tunnel section! Sorry, registered assistance
Country Park. Sorry, registered assistance dogs only.
dogs only. Event Grid Reference: SJ339 829
Event Postcode: CH49 5LW Contact: 0151 605 0591
Contact: 07803 460 449 Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com
Email: mushypea47@gmail.com Meet at: Spital Station Car Park
Meet at: The Redrooms Café, Arrowe
Country Park
Bromborough Pool: Arno History Walk
Price’s Garden Village Saturday 16th May, 11am – 1pm
th Cost: FREE
Friday 15 May, 2pm – 4pm
Walk length: 1.5 miles
Cost: FREE
Booking essential
Walk length: 2 miles
A guided history walk exploring Arno Hill,
From Price’s Candle Works to the present
the Arno and part of Oxton and how it has
day, this gentle guided walk will look at
developed from its early agricultural origins
historic features and will delve into the further
to the place it is today and the events and
past with a visit to the Old Courtyard site
characters who helped to shape it. The walk
which may be muddy. Find out about Heritage
includes Duck Pond Lane, Birch Road and
Lottery funded digs run by Big Heritage and
Fairview Road.
the role of Autism Together. Sorry, registered
Event Postcode: CH42 8PQ
assistance dogs only.
Contact: 0151 652 0202
Event Grid Postcode: CH62 4TT
Email: paul.smith437@btinternet.com
Contact: 07587 550 060
Meet at: The noticeboard next to
Email: river.park@autismtogether.co.uk
Sainsbury’s petrol station
Meet at: Bromborough Pool Garden Centre
Greasby History
“Excellent history Saturday 16th May, 3pm – 4.30pm
Cost: FREE
guide, informative, Walk length: 1 mile
Booking essential
funny and interesting. A guided history walk exploring the historic
village of Greasby including the Coach and
Perfect” Horses Public House and Greasby Old Hall.
Sorry, registered assistance dogs only.
Event Grid Postcode: CH49 3AT
Wirral Walking Festival Feedback Contact: 07419 337064
Email: spcave16@gmail.com
Meet at: Greasby LibraryHeswall Dales and Dungeon Thurstaston, The Dungeon
Woodland and Caldy Hill
Sunday 17th May, 10.30am – 1.30pm Wednesday 20th May, 10am – 2pm
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
Walk length: 5 miles Walk length: 7 miles
Join the Rangers for a walk that takes in the Booking essential
Dungeon Woodland, Heswall Dales, the This walk takes in views of the estuary and
Dee Estuary shoreline and the dramatic woodland tracks of The Dungeon and
clay cliffs at Thurstaston. There are steep Stapledon Wood. Sections are very
hills, steps and uneven ground along the uneven including the stepped descent at
route and it may be muddy so sturdy the Dungeon. There will be a coffee stop
footwear is essential. Dogs must be kept and lunch stop. The route crosses the
under control at all times. A540 twice. Parking is available at the
Event Postcode: CH61 0HN Cottage Loaf for customers. Sorry,
Contact: 0151 648 4371 registered assistance dogs only.
Mobile: 0776 747 4478 Event Postcode: CH61 0HJ
Email: christopherwerney@wirral.gov.uk Email: manorwalking@gmail.com
Meet at: Wirral Country Park Visitor Meet at: The Cottage Loaf, Thurstaston
Centre, Thurstaston
Sunset Walk to Hilbre
Heswall Dales Friday 22nd May, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
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Tuesday 19 May, 7.30pm – 9.15pm Cost: £5
Cost: FREE Walk length: 4 miles
Walk length: 3.5 Miles Booking essential
We meet at the entrance to the Join the Rangers and the Friends of Hilbre
Dales in Oldfield Road, past Dale Farm for a relaxed evening stroll across the
down through the Dales to Pipers Lane sands to the Hilbre Islands. We’ll stop
and onto the Wirral Way near to regularly to learn more about the natural
Sheldrakes Restaurant. We go up through and maritime history of this unique island
the Dungeons and back to Oldfield Road. at the mouth of the Dee Estuary, hopefully
This walk is mostly flat except for the enjoying a stunning sunset as we return to
stepped climb at the Dungeons. Sorry, the mainland. Suitable footwear and
registered assistance dogs only. clothing essential. Sorry, registered
Event Postcode: CH60 6SN assistance dogs only.
Contact: 0151 605 0591 Event Postcode: CH48 0QA
Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com Email:
Meet at: Junction of Oldfield Road and westkirbyhoylakemeolsparks@wirral.gov.uk
Quarry Road West, Heswall Meet at: Dee Lane Slipway, West KirbyCestrian Ramblers
(Chester)
If you enjoy hiking and would like to share your day with others,
come and join our friendly group of like minded people. Based in
Chester, we attract members from all around the region
including Wirral, North Wales and Cheshire.
We have a full day walk every Sunday, two Thursday walks each month (one
with a pub lunch) and evening walks during the summer. Special interest,
slower walks are occasionally organised to observe flora and fauna.
Check out our website for our programme of walks, all our social activities
and further information of our group.
www.cestrianramblers@org.uk
Email: ramblerschester@hotmail.co.uk
0151 648 8956Storeton Williamson Walk
Friday 22nd May, 7.30pm – 9.15pm Sunday 24th May, 11am – 1pm
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
Walk length: 4 Miles Walk length: 2 miles
From Marsh Lane we walk south through Booking essential
Storeton Wood and Hancock Wood to A guided history walk starting at the
Bracken Lane before descending through Williamson Art Gallery and exploring the
fields to Brimstage Lane. Here we turn right development of parts of Claughton and
through fields and pass the cattery to Oxton and its architecture and the lives of
Storeton, returning via Lever Causeway to some of the people who developed the
the start. Sorry, registered assistance dogs area or who came to live there. The route
only. includes Caroline Place, Devonshire Place
Event Postcode: CH63 5PP and Alton Road.
Contact: 0151 605 0591 Event Postcode: CH43 4UE
Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com Contact: 0151 652 0202
Meet at: Top of Marsh Lane, near Email: paul.smith437@btinternet.com
Storeton Road, Higher Bebington Meet at: Williamson Art Gallery and
Museum
A Family Nature Walk at Port Sunlight River Park
Wirral Country Park Tuesday 26th May, 7.30pm – 9.15pm
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Saturday 23 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm Cost: FREE
Cost: FREE Walk length: 4 miles
Walk length: 1.5 Miles In the park we pass the lake with
Booking essential excellent views of the Mersey,
Join the Rangers for a closer look at the Liverpool and the Welsh hills. We return to
wildlife of Wirral Country Park. We’ll start Port Sunlight via Bolton Road East. Take
with pond dipping and a look at the cliff top your camera! Sorry, registered assistance
meadows before taking a short walk to dogs only.
Dawpool Nature Reserve. This is a family Event Postcode: CH62 4UW
friendly event and accessible for all—feel Contact: 0151 605 0591
free to attend just for the pond dipping! Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com
Event Postcode: CH61 0HN Meet at: The Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight
Contact: 0151 648 4371 Village
Mobile: 07767 474478
Email: christopherwerney@wirral.gov.uk The History of Shotwick Park
Meet at: Wirral Country Park Visitor Wednesday 27th May, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Centre, Thurstaston Cost: FREE
Walk length: 4.5 miles
Booking essential
A pretty walk around one of the
most historic parts of Wirral,
but that many residents know little or
nothing about! There’s plenty to see
including views over the Dee Estuary and
the remains of Shotwick Castle and your
walk leader will explain particular points of
historic interest.
Event Postcode: CH1 6EN
Contact: 0151 677 4594
Mobile: 07950018784
E-mail: geoffholland99@gmail.com
Meet at: The Vernon Institute, Seahill
Road, SaughallNess and Little Neston Oxton History Walk (East)
Wednesday 27th May, 7pm - 9pm Saturday 30th May, 11am – 1pm
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
Walk length: 3.7 miles Walk length: 1.5 miles
Booking essential Booking essential
We start with a pleasant stroll along the A guided history walk around Oxton Village
estuary with far reaching views. Turning exploring its development from its early
inland, using paths, the Wirral Way and agricultural origins to the place it is today
quiet lanes, we gradually walk up to the and the events and characters who helped
highest point above Ness before to shape it. This walk includes Fairview
descending back to The Harp. Sorry, Road, South Bank and Arno Road. Parts
registered assistance dogs only. are on unmade roads.
Event Postcode: CH64 0TB Event Postcode: CH43 5SF
Contact: 0151 648 8956 Contact: 0151 652 0202
Email: ramblerschester@hotmail.co.uk Email: paul.smith437@btinternet.com
Meet at: The Harp Inn, Little Neston Meet at: Centre of Oxton Village adjacent
to Home Cafe
Past, Present and Future at
River Park
Friday 29th May, 1.30pm – 3pm Wetland Walk at Dibbinsdale
Cost: FREE Local Nature Reserve
Walk length: 2 miles Sunday 31st May, 1pm – 3pm
Discover the park, recently reclaimed from a Cost: FREE
landfill site and the future with Heritage Walk length: 2 miles
Lottery funded Heritage Centre, staff and Booking essential
local archaeology. The park has woodlands, Join the Rangers for a walk alongside the
wetlands and amazing views of Wirral, north River Dibbin and explore this rich wetland
Wales and the Liverpool skyline. This walk is habitat. Try your hand at pond dipping for a
on surfaced paths with some slopes. Dogs closer look at the aquatic wildlife. There are
must be under close control at all times. some steep hills and steps along the route.
Event Postcode: CH62 4TQ Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
Contact: 07587 550 060 Event Postcode: CH62 2BJ
Email: river.park@autismtogether.co.uk Contact: 0151 334 9851
Meet at: Port Sunlight River Park, Dock Mobile: 0776 7474478
Road North, New Ferry Email: christopherwerney@wirral.gov.uk
Meet at: The Rangers Office, Dibbinsdale
Local Nature Reserve
Thurstaston
Friday 29th May, 7.30pm – 9.15pm
Cost: FREE
Walk length: 3.5 miles
From the car park we climb
Thurstaston Hill then descend
past Thor’s Rock to Royden Park. We
take the exit path to Montgomery Hill
and cross the road. Taking the footpath
to the main road we make our way into
Caldy woods before returning via fields
to the car park. Sorry, registered
assistance dogs only.
Event Postcode: CH61 0HJ
Contact: 0151 605 0591
Email: dbeacher@waitrose.com
Meet at: Thurstaston Hill Car Park,
near to the Cottage Loaf PubWalk this May
#Try20 for National Walking Month!
A brisk 20-minute walk is an easy way to improve your health, helping
to reduce the risk of a number of health conditions, including certain
cancers, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Walk for an extra 20
minutes every day throughout May and observe the big differences
small steps can make.
Living Streets, the UK charity behind National Walking Month, has lots
of tips and resources to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into a busy
day, available at livingstreets.org.uk/NWM
This year, the charity will be looking at the ways walking can boost
your happiness and wellbeing. Wander over to their website for inspi-
rational stories about people who took steps to improve their mental
health.
Living Streets’ National Walking Month also plays host to Walk to
School Week (18 – 22 May) with families across the UK swapping the
school run for a school walk. Visit livingstreets.org.uk/wtsw to find out
how your school can get involved! Share your #Try20 journey on social
media, follow @livingstreets on Twitter and InstagramNordic Walking
FREE Taster Sessions
Nordic walking was originally a summer training regime for cross-
country skiers. It is based on using specially designed walking poles in
a way that harnesses the power of the upper body to propel you
forward as you walk.
It's now a recognised way to turn a walk into whole-body exercise that can be
done by anybody, anywhere. Regular Nordic walking can lower your risk of
chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, stroke and
some cancers. Nordic walking, like any other form of exercise, can also be
used as part of an exercise programme to lose weight.
As part of the 2020 Wirral Walking Festival you are invited to come along to a
free introductory session to learn the basic Nordic Walking technique. The
75 minute session will include an introduction and training as well as a two
mile walk, starting and finishing at Wirral Country Park.
Monday 11th May, 11am - 12.15pm
Thursday 14th May, 6 - 7.15pm
Thursday 21st May, 11am - 12.15pm
Tuesday 26th May, 6 - 7.15pm
Sorry, registered assistance dogs only. Places are limited and restricted to
one free session per person so booking is essential. To book your place
please go to:
dancingintherain.gettimely.com/book
visit the website www.dancingintherain.co.uk
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