This gentle stroll of 1½ miles (2½ km) around the old centre of Birkenhead crams a lot of interest into a short distance: classically elegant Hamilton Square, ancient Birkenhead Priory, Monks' Ferry and the World War II U-Boat exhibit at Woodside. Many who do not know Birkenhead (and this will include a significant proportion of scousers) will be in for a surprise. The waterfront promenade from Monks' Ferry to Woodside provides probably the finest of all views of the Liverpool waterfront. The circular route as described begins at Hamilton Square railway station, but a great day out from Liverpool would be to take the Mersey Ferry tour and get off at Woodside to do this walk before returning to Liverpool on the ferry.
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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