Heswall — Neston

Hesnes one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

7km/4mi

Ascent

100m

Descent

50m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Heswall and Neston.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Heswall and Neston.

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This route has been reviewed by 5 people.

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Verified route

Route status - Live

Reviews - 5

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (5)

There are currently no problems reported with this route.

Downloads - 15

Surveys

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Grade 3: Route includes rough surfaces that may include small boulders, potholes, shallow ruts, loose gravel, short muddy sections.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 3 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Public toilet (0)
Wheelchair accessible toilet (0)
Supermarket (0)
Restaurant (0)
Vegan restaurant (0)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (2)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (3)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (3)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (3)
Public phone (0)
Mobile phone coverage (0)
Train station (0)
Present at time of survey Bench (3)
Present at time of survey Picnic table (3)
Bus stop (0)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (3)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (3)
Not present at time of survey Wading (3)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (3)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (3)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (2)
Not present at time of survey Very slippery (3)
Very muddy (0)
Maybe present Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Not present at time of survey Long grass sections (3)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (3)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (3)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Not present at time of survey Stiles (2)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (3)
Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (0)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (3)
Gates (0)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (3)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (3)
Maybe present Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (3)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (3)
Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (3)
Not present at time of survey Fords (3)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (3)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (3)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (3)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (3)
Maybe present Dangerous road crossings (1)
Walking on paths beside roads (0)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (3)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (3)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (3)
Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (3)
Horses possible (0)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (3)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (3)
Maybe present Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (3)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (3)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (3)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (3)
Not present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (3)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (2)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Free of stiles (0)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (3)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (3)
Maybe present Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 95.0cm (3)

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (3)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Standard pram (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Standard mobility scooter (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Present at time of survey Small Pug-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Present at time of survey Large St. Bernard-sized dog (1)
Maybe present Standard pram (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged pram (1)
Maybe present Standard wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged wheelchair (1)
Maybe present Standard mobility scooter (1)
Maybe present Off-road rugged mobility scooter (1)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

48.3% of the route is on roads (3)

33.3% of the route is lit at night (3)

16.7% of the route is paved (3)

20.0% of the route is muddy (3)

32.5% of the route is over rough ground (3)

There is no data on long grass

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3 surveys

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3X May 2021 by Dermot Byrne
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3X May 2021 by Mike111
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3X December 2021 by Hiking Historian
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Start and end points

Heswall
Grid Ref SJ2698481797
Lat / Lon 53.32805° / -3.09777°
Easting / Northing 326,984E / 381,797N
What3Words woods.visit.mental
Neston
Grid Ref SJ2922977718
Lat / Lon 53.29169° / -3.06316°
Easting / Northing 329,229E / 377,718N
What3Words teach.patch.dangerously

Hesnes One's land is

Arable 21.7%
Pasture 4.8%
Urban 73.6%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Derek Hollingsbee

14 Jun 2023 Spring
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The walk takes you down to the Wirral Way and then along to Neston, taking a detour to walk along the front at Parkgate where there are pubs, coffee or tea shops, ice cream and fish and chips. Definitely worth doing if not familiar with the area. I prefer an alternative route from Heswall down to the Wirral Way through the Beacons, via Station Road. It goes through some lovely woodland. The Wirral Way can be very busy at times with cyclists so you have to be alert, but it is easy walking on a decent surface.

Hiking Historian

19 Dec 2021 Autumn
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I concur with the other reviewers: the diversion down Boathouse Lane is mostly unnecessary unless you're going to the pub or into Parkgate for an ice cream! That said, it's a pleasant short coastal route on a path that mostly runs along the old railway of the Wirral Way, which is always a good walk.

Dermot Byrne

27 Oct 2021 Autumn
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A good little walk, with a variety of "under-foot" conditions including Un-adopted roads, fields, disused railway and hidden urban routes, one suggestion though, when reaching the left turn off Wood Lane continue across Boathouse Lane past Backwood Farm/Hall to the Golf Course and turn left there on the footbath down to the Wirral Way, makes it a little more interesting. Great views across the Dee Estuary to Flint.

Mike111

27 Sep 2021 Autumn
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The flight of steps that are on the route from the Heswall bus station side would be a wheelchair deterrent although there are not that many of them in the flight so shouldnt be an issue for any able bodied walkers. Good views as you get towards the marshes across to Wales. Stout shoes or boots recommended.

Philippa

28 May 2021 Spring
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Easy walking route. Wheelchair and pushchair users would need to find an alternative route from Heswall bus station down to the marshes. There is an unnecessary detour with accessibility issues off the Wirral Way down towards Parkgate and the marshes, though it does include a pub. The easiest option is to continue straight on the Wirral Way. At times the Wirral Way can be busy with cyclists who don't always warn you of their presence and it is a very popular route for dog walkers. Some great views across the marshes to Wales.

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