Starting and finishing at the Seacombe FerryTerminal, this cycle ride takes you around thehistoric coastline of Seacombe and New Brightonwith views of the famous Liverpool sky-line andacross Liverpool Bay. Most of the route is off road, however the latter partsrely on some roads (that can be busy at times) to get backto Seacombe Ferry so less experienced riders may preferto avoid these by sticking to a linear coastal route, eitherto New Brighton or to Wallasey golf course and thenturning around and following the route back again.

Start: Seacombe Ferry Terminal, Victoria Place, SeacombeDistance: 10.8 miles (Complete route)4.7 miles (Seacombe - New Brighton - Seacombe)

From the car park of the Terminal, head towards thepromenade and walk your bike through the cut through onyour left and past the terminal entrance. You will see a signfor Route 56 just beyond the entrance and this is whereyou can mount your bike. Continue straight ahead,following the coastline out towards New Brighton alongthe Promenade. To your right is the River Mersey withviews across to Liverpool. You may even get a glimpse ofthe famous Mersey Ferry that operates daily betweenSeacombe, Woodside and Liverpool.

After approx. 800m (0.5 miles) you will pass WallaseyTown Hall on your left that is easily identified by thegrand steps up to its entrance. Continue straight along thepromenade for approx. 370m (0.2 miles) to the miniroundabout where you should head to the right andcontinue to follow the promenade.

The cycle route continues along the promenade towardsNew Brighton for approx. 1.7km (1.0 mile) where you willpass Vale Park.

Continue along the promenade for a further 900m (0.6

miles) where you will reach New Brighton and Fort PerchRock. There is plenty to do and see in New Brighton, hereis another worthy location.

For those of you wishing to do the shorter ride, yousimply turn around and head back the way you came.

If you wish to continue the ride follow the NCN 56signs along Marine Promenade, past the marine lake andback onto the Promenade that runs parallel to KingsParade. After approx. 970m (0.61 miles) you will pass theClown roundabout on your left. Continue along the markedcycle path to the end of the Promenade (approx. 1500m,0.93 miles) and follow it off to the left in order to pick upthe coastal path.

Follow the NCN 56 signs along the coastal path for1200m (0.7miles) to the edge of the golf course and make a left turn where the route drops down onto the sea walllevel again. Follow the route up past the Gun Site picnicarea and onto Green Lane where you should, again, turnleft, bringing you out onto Bayswater Road.

Follow NCN 56 signs, turning into Greenleas Road andfollow for about 550m (0.3 miles) where you will reach theJunction with Leasowe Road.

At the traffic lights go straight across onto Cross Laneand head straight down onto the Bidston Moss NatureReserve. Follow the tarmac path which will shortly lead toa drop down to the bridge.

After crossing the bridge. You will see B&Q ahead ofyou, follow the path around to the left, and make a left turnup on to an iron-gated bridge that crosses the railway track.

After crossing the railway track, you have the option ofgoing left, down towards Mosslands School where theroute continues, or you can go straight on into the otherside of the Bidston Moss Nature Reserve where you cancycle around the circular track or take the ‘off road’ styletracks that go over the top of it.

Having cycled down towards Mosslands School theroute will bring you out on Mosslands Drive where you should make a right turn to join the road. Follow it past Westbourne Road and take your next left ontoMossdene Road.

Mossdene Road is quite a steep climb up to the junctionwith Breck Road where you should make a right turn.Breck Road can be extremely busy at certain times so remember to take extra care during these times.

Once on Breck Road, continue along and take the nextleft onto Cliff Road, a little bit of a climb but it soon drops down where you should take the first right ontoStation Road.

At the end of Station Road you will find yourself at Mill Lane which, again, can be busy at times. You will begoing straight across this junction and a pelican crossing isavailable, if necessary.

Continue straight over the junction, using toucancrossing to the right if you so desire, and continue to theend of Love Lane.

At the top of Love Lane and the junction withWoodstock Road, you will see Park Primary School ahead of you. Continue straight over the road, taking care at busytimes and continue to the end of Love Lane, through theentry and make a right turn into Central Park.

Follow the path between the football pitch and thebowling ground and around to the left. If you continueto follow the path it will bring you to an exit that issignposted to NCN 56. Follow the sign out of the park and across the toucan crossing onto Church Street.

At the end of Church Street go straight over at thetraffic lights and back down onto the promenade, turningright back towards Seacombe. After 1170m (0.7 miles) youwill be back at the ferry terminal building.

CYCLE 1 North East

This walk starts at a coastal car park and goesinland to the River Birket Cycleway. Although theroute includes some urban areas, it is still anexcellent circular walk along a river bank andthen returning along the North Wirral Coast, part sea wall and part sand dunes.

Start: North Wirral Coastal Park/Gunsite car parkand picnic area, Green Lane off the A554, Wallasey. The car park is called the gunsite picnic area because anti-aircraft guns were based there during the war. or Leasowe Railway Station at point . Distance: 5 miles. 2 - 5 hours. Parking: North Wirral Coastal Park car park, Green Laneoff the A554. From junction 1 of the M53, take the A544towards New Brighton, after the exit to Wallasey (A551)turn next left at the North Wirral Coastal Park sign. Buses and Trains: Numerous services along LeasoweRoad at point or if starting at Leasowe RailwayStation is about 300m from point .

From the Gunsite car park, walk back along GreenLane which is the track you entered by. Turn first rightat the metal gate into Telegraph Lane following the signsfor the Wirral Circular Trail. On the bridleway there are oldmarket gardens to the right and the old willow trees supportmany birds.

At the main Leasowe Rd, the route continues acrossthe road to the right of the garage. Take care crossingthis busy dual carriageway. You may wish to cross thisroad at the pelican crossing about 200yds left or at theroundabout 100yds to the right. Enter the playing fieldsarea leaving the garage and houses on your left, continueacross the playing fields. In the distance you can see Bidston Hill Observatory.

Before the houses, turn left across the field with thehouses on the right until you get to the raisedembankment.

Turn right onto the raised embankment with the riveron the left and the houses on your right. Follow this grasspath past the access path to the Golf Club on the left.

The path turns right to run alongside the main RiverBirket on your left. Continue to the metal bridge whereyou turn left and then immediately right and continuealong with the river on your right until you reach themain road, Reeds Lane.

If returning to Leasowe Railway Station, turn leftalong Reeds Lane to the trains.

Cross straight over Reeds Lane and continue alongthe cycleway with the river and the confectioneryfactories on your left.

If starting the walk from Leasowe Railway Station,walk along Reeds Lane passing Reedville Grove on yourleft and then the River bridge. Turn left onto thecycleway with the river on your left.

At the main road, Pasture Road, cross straight over to the continuation of the cycle route and walk.

Follow the cycleway along the River Birket and at the road turn left to Leasowe Lighthouse. The lighthousehas occasional opening times on some Sunday afternoons.

From the Lighthouse go through the car park on theright and up onto the embankment and sea wall. Turnright along the North Wirral Coastline, with all thespectacular views on offer.

After about 500m on your right, there is a kiosk andtoilets in the car park adjacent to the sharp bend wherePasture Road from Moreton becomes Leasowe Roadtowards Wallasey.

Continue along the embankment past Leasowe CastleHotel, a red brick and white building. The castle was builtin 1593 by Fernando, the fifth earl of Derby, who was also the Mayor of Liverpool. The entrance door was originally five foot above the ground as the area was prone to flooding.The purpose of the eight sided tower was to view the famousWallasey Races, forerunner of the Derby Race.

Shortly after the Golf Club House is a sign at thestart of some wooden steps that says: ‘no vehicles, horses or cycles’. Take this path that runs parallel to theembankment and onto the sand dunes. Continue downthe log steps and bear right across the short boardwalk.Go through the gate and head diagonally across the fieldback to the car park.

If you started the walk at point z from the bus stop, or point from the train, continue the walk from thatpoint to return you to your chosen finish point.

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Countryside codeFrom a gentle stroll or relaxing picnic to a long-distance walk or heart-pumping adventure, thecountryside provides every opportunity forenjoyment and relaxation.

If you follow the Countryside Code wherever you go,you will get the best enjoyment possible and you willhelp to protect the countryside now and for futuregenerations.

• Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs.• Leave gates and property as you find them.• Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home.

• Keep dogs under close control.• Consider other people.• Do not allow your dog to foul the countryside.

Cycle safety• Before each journey spend a few minutes ensuring that your bike is in good working order, paying particular attention to brakes, tyres and the steering system.•Wear bright clothing and a cycle helmet. At night front and rear lights and a red rear reflector are legally required and get you seen.•When riding on roads always follow the Highway Code.

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