I didn’t get my first view of the buildings of central Liverpool until reaching the first sea lock into the docks, where everything became more interesting inland, and I was less focussed on the view across to the Wirral and North Wales. Soon after the Exhibition Centre I headed inland past Albert Dock with views of lots of Liverpool’s iconic buildings, and on through the bustle of the city centre to Lime Street Station....

Mary Oz

This route started by skirting a shopping centre in Belle Vale then followed a few alleyways past housing and was quieter than the start of GarBel Two....

Mary Oz

The route appeared accurate north of Woolton Hill Road, although it does look very inaccurate on the Slow Ways map....

Mary Oz

A short paved road walk brings us into West Bank, before joining a promenade that takes us past the church, site of the transporter bridge. A brief stint on a road, but then we're onto a proper footpath, which takes us along the river for some time. Eventually, we hit the river once more, and, again, it's muddy in places, and sometimes overgrown: it's often best to walk along the edge of the field rather than the official footpath. At the farm, we turn down a track (not a footpath, but it's well-used), which brings us back onto the river walk. We're not on it long, though, before we take a footpath to, and past, the sailing club, where we join a rough track....

Hiking Historian

We soon reached a long flight of shallow steps then a bridge over Ditton Brook. Around the airport, we could hear more of the planes than we could see, until we got closer to the west end of the runway. We got some pretty good views of a string of planes coming in to land as we got alongside the pier of runway guide lights (marked on the OS map as Light Gantry)....

Mary Oz

Starting at Liverpool South parkway Station there is some walking beside busy roads, not for long and the pavements are wide. Soon into suburban roads with walls made of Triassic red sandstone, so characteristic of Liverpool buildings....

Strider

The route is mostly sound, but for me, the routing from Woolton Hill Road to the end is vague and inaccurate, and the walk along Gateacre Brow and Belle Vale Road a long road walk that whilst direct, is not attractive....

Hiking Historian

Alongside a couple of leafy cemeteries; through the parks and woods of Woolton; through the lovely little village itself and up to Reynolds Park; and then to Belle Vale....

Hiking Historian

Aside from a very brief stretch along St Mary's Road (which has generous pavements) and a short segment along quiet residential streets and a short bit through the vibrant Liverpool city centre, the route is entirely along the Mersey....

mtormey

Agree with previous reviewer: there is no access from Menlove Avenue to Vale Road as there is no path in existence, making the entire Allerton Towers/Golf Course walk unnecessary. The rest of the route is good enough, and GARBEL Two confirms this....

Hiking Historian

However, this route as it is is not feasible, as the given path through Ditton uses alleys that are gated. I've slightly amended the route as GARWID Two....

Hiking Historian

Mostly an urban route through residential areas, but there are welcome green sections: the Halewood Triangle; fields between Ditton and Hough Green; and King George's Park. Good transport links at either end, with shops on or near the route along the way....

Hiking Historian

Second, leaving the riverside for a lengthy walk alongside a busy dual carriage can be alleviated by carrying on along the promenade and through Grassendale and Cressington....

Hiking Historian

Agree with the posters and reviewers of this route: a full walk along the promenade and the quieter route through the suburbs away from the main road, is much better. However, this route is not detailed, especially through Grassendale and Cressington, and the footpath near Chessington station has an obstacle that blocks access for wheeled users. I've refined it slightly as LIVGAR Three....

Hiking Historian

Nice peaceful section through Grassendale as we move away from the river, before making our way along residential roads towards South Parkway....

Hiking Historian

Lovely, short walk through green spaces in Liverpool with some excellent views over the region from Woolton Woods and Reynolds Park. Mostly accessible for those walking and wheeling, but does contain some unpaved paths and paths made uneven by tree roots....

Team Tato

A serviceable urban route overall, but it has some issues in terms of accessibility, including a former right of way that has been entirely blocked off by a wall (see photo 1), and steep steps and narrow walkway near Castle Street (photos 2 & 3). Will upload another route to avoid these obstacles....

Team Tato

A beautiful walk along the entirety of the Liverpool promenade. Although well-paved throughout, there are a few steps that cannot be avoided (see photo)....

Team Tato