The Floral Pavilion Theatre - 'Keeping the Dream Alive' looks to the future and bows out with a superb programme of shows with Doddy taking the final curtain call on the 1st April (or maybe the 2nd...).
Wirral Bird Club gathers on the 4th Thursday of each month in Kingsmead Hall, Bertram Drive, Hoylake, at 8 pm.
Wirhalh Skip Felag is a local group of a National Society of re-enactors. We portray the life and times of real people (not just Kings 'n' Queens!) who lived a thousand years ago.
Wirral Cultural Diversity Group is the Creative Arts Partner of the Partnership for Racial EqualityCycle
Routes
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Download PDF of Cycle Routes around Wirral here>
Link to WBC Cycling info>
Health Benefits of Cycling and Walking:
Cycling and walking is green transport, convenient and can be enjoyed with friends, family or on your own. They are great ways of discovering and appreciating the hidden attractions Wirral has to offer. Cycling has become more enjoyable with the increasing length of cycle paths in the area, making the experience safer and cleaner.
What are the Benefits?
Health:
Improve your fitness.
Help you to avoid illness.
Could help to achieve a healthy body weight.
May prevent health problems later in life.
Experts suggest that exercising
for 10 minutes, 3 times per week will improve your fitness.
You will feel
better.
Environmental:
Reduced pollution into the environment when used instead of a car.
An
excellent way to appreciate wildlife and landscape.
Get used to walking
and cycling to carry out everyday tasks.
It saves on cost of petrol and
parking costs.
Enjoy spectacular views.
Breath fresh air, soothe your soul.
Good Cycling Conduct:
Do adhere to the Highway Code.
Do give way to walkers and horse riders.
Do take special care when cycling
down hill.
Do wear a helmet and reflective/bright clothing.
Do ensure your bike is
safe to ride.
Do tell someone where you are going.
Don’t assume drivers have seen
you.
Don’t cycle on pavements.
Don’t startle horses by speeding
and making noise.
Don’t cycle on Public Footpaths.
Route 1:
Start/Finish: Leasowe Station
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 40 mins
Mainly off road with a small road section through a housing estate.
Take caution when crossing at Leasowe Road. Cycle the short distance
up Reeds Lane towards the coast. The route can be accessed on Reeds Lane,
indicated by signposts and gateways. This route takes in the River Birket,
North Wirral Coastal park, Leasowe Lighthouse and Common, and a range
of wildlife through varying habitats.
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Route 2:
Start: Wallasey Village Station
Finish: Bidston Station
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 1 hour
This route follows cycle path and minor roads. The cycle route is accessed
from Cross Lane, off the A551. The route passes Bidston Moss, a rejuvenated
tip site. From the top of Bidston Hill a tremendous view over to Liverpool
and the peninsula can be enjoyed. Other interesting things to spot are
the Bidston Windmill, Tam ‘O’ Shanter Urban Farm and Bidston
Court gardens. Follow the Fender way back to Bidston station.
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Route 3:
Start: Bidston Station
Finish: Moreton Station
Distance: 10 miles
Time: 1 hour 30 mins
Much of this route follows the Millennium cycleway. The millennium cycle
route is accessed immediately at Bidston Station. Pass over the motorway,
into the Woodchurch community woodland. Continue into Arrowe Country
Park off Thingwall Road. Moreton Station is reached via Upton Meadow.
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Tourist Attractions and Information:
Leasowe Lighthouse and North Wirral Coast
Seacombe Ferry and Museum of Sea Life, Victoria Place, Seacombe
Tam ‘O’ Shanter Urban Farm, Boundary Road, Bidston
Bidston Hill and Windmill
Bidston Moss, Contact Groundwork Wirral
Arrowe Country Park, Arrowe Park Road
Wirral Tourist Information Centre, Woodside Visitor Centre
Handy Bicycle Shops:
The Bike Shop, 453 Hoylake Road, Moreton
Longworths, 256 Wallasey Village, Wallasey
Cycle World, 146 Ford Road, Upton
Birkenhead Cycles, 258 Conway Street, Birkenhead
Bi-Ped-Als, 527 Pensby Road, Thingwall
Halfords, Unit 3, Bidston Moss
Rail Information:
for - Bidston, Leasowe, Moreton - Use Liverpool to West Kirby Line
Wallasey Village, Grove Road - Use Liverpool to New Brighton Line
Upton - Use Bidston to Wrexham Line Line
(Bicycles can be carried free of charge)
Useful Contacts:
Merseyside Cycling Campaign (cycling events and info.)
Merseytravel (trains, buses and ferries.)
Groundwork (physical work on the cycle route)
Metropolitan Borough of Wirral :
Rights of Way Officer (footpaths, bridleways and access) (Andrew Watson)
Cycle Routes Officer (cycle routes in Wirral) (Steve Atkins)
Road Safety Officer (cycle training) (Dave watson)
Ranger Service (country parks and public open spaces)
