NestonShotton

Nessho three
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By Mary Oz on 01 May 2022


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Description

This is the same as NesSho One but with a more accurate representation of the route at the Shotton end

This is the same as NesSho One but with a more accurate representation of the route at the Shotton end

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
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.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

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

Challenges

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

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

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

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

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey 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 28.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 9.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 7.0% (1)

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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

35.0% of the route is on roads (1)

33.0% of the route is lit at night (1)

70.0% of the route is paved (1)

30.0% of the route is muddy (1)

5.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)

There is no data on long grass

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Neston
Grid Ref SJ2922977718
Lat / Lon 53.29169° / -3.06316°
Easting / Northing 329,229E / 377,718N
What3Words teach.patch.dangerously
Shotton
Grid Ref SJ3069368861
Lat / Lon 53.21229° / -3.03927°
Easting / Northing 330,693E / 368,861N
What3Words ambient.happier.inspects

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reviews


Geopenny

08 May 2023 Spring

It is easy to see how this route earned its snail - a route that takes in pretty villages, scenic views and a variety of terrains, and provides multiple options for breaks and refreshments along the way. For most of the route I shared the route with locals out for a stroll, so if you prefer quiet contemplation, avoid bank holiday weekends! However, this regular traffic means that most of the unpaved sections are very easy to follow across and around fields. The ground was generally solid, but there was some distinctly squishy/boggy sections entering Shotwick Hall Farm, as well as muddy sections in shaded parts of the farm track between Shotwick and Deeside. As others have mentioned, some sections are along roads with no pavements; I chose to wear a hi-vis for these parts, but passing traffic was on best behaviour and in general I could maintain a good sight line ahead (the section between Denhall and Burton does involve some blind corners, though traffic is quite light). The route as given takes a curious detour around a field instead of staying on the Millennium Greenway near Hawarden Bridge, but that path is an option for anyone who wishes to be a bit more adventurous.
Transport options are decent at either end (less so Neston, especially on weekends), but largely absent in between (although you will find a number of bus stops, they all have 'no longer in use' signs), should you need/want to break your journey part way. There are a number of food/toilet options directly on the route, from supermarkets/convenience stores in Neston and Shotton, to pubs in Little Neston and Shotton and cafes in Denhall and Puddington. I was told by a passerby that there is a cafe in Pups Pets and Ponies on the Deeside industrial estate (requires a short detour via a pedestrian path next to the post boxes on Drome Rd), but didn't visit myself. There are also plenty of benches, both official and inside most of the shut bus stops (one of which is indeed a library!).
All in all a fantastic route in its own right, linking nicely with other cycle/walking routes from Shotton and the Wirral Way in Neston.


Hiking Historian

05 Feb 2023 Winter

A decent enough route through a lovely part of the Wirral, but not without its problems.

The section from Neston is nice enough; a well-paved and well-provisioned with shops, followed by good footpaths through fields to the old riverside. The terrain and often muddy nature of these paths do make it only suitable for foot traffic only, unfortunately.

The path through Little Neston is along quiet unpaved roads, which are safe enough to use and often used by walkers. Once we get to Ness, however, it is all unpaved roads, uphill, into Burton.

Burton is a lovely little village, but the road through it, and away, is more unpaved roads, hedges on each side, proving to be blind corners in places. Once we leave the road and take the footpaths through Puddington, pavements only then appear, shortly before we once again head across fields towards Shotwick.

The fields and tracks in and around Shotwick can often be muddy, so do take care! Once we slip over the unnoticed border into Wales, we're in a paved industrial estate, before joining a tarmacced path that takes us to Hawarden Bridge and Shotton beyond.

The path takes an unnecessary kink around a field before the bridge (much easier to stay on the main path following the line of the old railway), but this route properly shows the means of which to navigate the confusing nature of the two Shotton stations to reach the main road beyond.

I'd recommend NESSHO Three as a much better guide to the route, but also recommend NESSHO Two for those wishing to avoid road walking.


DerbyshireBBguide

30 May 2022 Spring

The route is well described in detail by the previous reviewer Mary Oz. Easy rail connection between the start and end points. Second half of the walk was much more interesting than the first half, with historic halls and farmhouses in the 3 villages and open views across the Dee to the Welsh hills.


Mary Oz

01 May 2022 Spring

You can walk directly alongside the railway from the northbound (west side) platform of the high-level station next to the start of the route. This path continues over the low-level railway line, and descends a flight of stairs onto the low-level station. You then need to cross under the high-level line to reach the cycle track that goes through a narrow cycle barrier, then cross the River Dee on the east side of the railway bridge. From here you need to do a short double-back towards the river then go through a gate and down a staircase to reach the path that heads north-east.
A grassy footpath leads between an embankment and a drainage channel and onto the Millennium Greenway cycle track. (It would have been easier to stay on the Greenway from Hawarden Bridge Station.) Unfortunately, part of the Greenway was temporarily closed and we had to follow a diversion through the industrial estate. However, subsequent internet research suggests the cycle track here is normally fine, and I'm therefore happy to verify it.
The route followed an underpass beneath the busy roundabout, to lead onto a track to Shotwick. The route was much more rural from now on and passed through three very pretty villages – Shotwick, Puddington and Burton. However, some of the field crossings were very muddy. There was a pleasant café (called Gift Café) on the way into Puddington in the middle of the route. There is a small amount of quiet road walking, and there are views across the expanse of the Dee Estuary into North Wales. Burton had a bus stop library!
From Burton, a quiet road, between the RSPB site and Ness Gardens, is followed down to the edge of the marshes, to join the cycle-track route of NesSho Two. It then follows the marshes to reach The Harp pub and eventually turns inland, via a stone stile and through a field of horses, to lead into Neston.
This was a very pleasant route with a few slight tricky bits, lovely villages, beautiful marshes and great views. Quick warning though – the marshes flood at the high spring tides!!!.


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Ascent

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Descent

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