Although only about 3½ miles (5½ km) in length, this is a lovely walk throughout. There is a lot of variety, with the shore at Heswall, the peaceful Heswall Fields, the pretty ravine of the Dungeon and the heathland of Heswall Dales. Do try and do the walk at high tide - the views over the Dee estuary are always fine but are greatly enhanced by the presence of the sea. There is a bar cum smart restaurant, Sheldrakes, near the start (end) of the route, a great place to enjoy a drink outside taking in the view. The route involves some not too taxing gradients and includes soft sand, good paths, fields and quiet lanes. Walking boots are desirable.
The relevant
Ordnance Survey 1:25000 Explorer map is No. 266. For
further information on the locations visited, click on
the images.
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