Irby to Thurstaston Circular

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Overview

A circular walk starting from Thingwall Road to Irby Hill, Royden Park and returning via Thurstaston Hill, Irby Village and Horrocks Wood. We will stop for a short break at the Courtyard Cafe in Royden Park. The walk is almost entirely on paths except for a short stretch on Arrowe Brooke Lane.

Saturday, 17 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:: 106.7m / 350ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.wirralramblers.org.uk/our-walks/wirral-walking-festival-2025.html

Walking boots or shoes are essential for this walk and everyone should bring waterproof clothing in case of wet weather.

The 471 Liverpool to Heswall bus service via Irby passes near the start/finish of this walk.

This walk is free but booking is essential via the website link given.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Introductory walk
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: SJ 26744 84945
Nearest postcode:: CH61 3XS
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Layby off Thingwall Road opposite Whaley Lane junction. (Note: What3words covers such a small area that the value given here may be different from that in the Wirral Walking Festival 2025 brochure.)

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