Liverpool

From Bootle New Strand Station around the bus station and along the high street past New Strand Shopping Centre to the canal....

Strider

The route through Liverpool is excellent, through some of the main shopping streets, and down to the waterfront. Outside these hours, however, it is necessary to pay the tourist cruise rate, £11.50 if no concessions, which gives a longer return route with commentary, but you can break the journey and get on and off at both ports....

Mary Oz

The first mile is a busy main road, and a slightly uphill slog, but with good surfaces and crossings, then there is a dull but quieter road. Another fairly quiet road takes you through some slightly faded-glory housing of Tuebrook. With about 4 miles still to go, the route entered a mile-and-a-half section of off-road cycle track (with several cycle barriers) through urban fields and alongside a stream....

Mary Oz

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

I say mostly accessible, as there are a couple of streets just past Dovecot shops that lack ramps, and the kerbs, whilst not high, may pose an obstacle to buggies or wheelchairs; there are nearby residential parking ramps, but it's a bit of a diversion....

Hiking Historian

I've verified this route, but only with the caveat that the route I have submitted as LIVBEL Two is to be followed, as it gives a more accurate representation of the route of the ground....

Hiking Historian

My review for LIVBEL One still stands, but please follow this route for a more accurate representation of what exists on the ground....

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

A very enjoyable route that takes in many great sights and beautiful green spaces in South Liverpool with some excellent pubs and coffee places along the way in case a stop is required....

Team Tato

A foot and cycle route, mostly along the canal; wheelchairs can do 99% of the route, but route away from canal has stairs and cannot find an alternate route. Between two stations, both in shopping areas, it's not a pretty route, going through some industrial and residential areas, but it's a straighteners one, and one with very few obstacles....

Hiking Historian

There's no access to the canal from the bridge on Washington Parade. Other than that, route is sound. I've submitted an alternative for accuracy....

Hiking Historian

The route isn't quite accurate through the parks, and the section where it leaves London Road is affected by local building works, the chosen route now obliterated. I've provided an alternative, LIVWAL Two....

Hiking Historian

Shops at both ends, with good public transport links, and two good parks, and great views across Liverpool....

Hiking Historian

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

I was racing to catch the ferry (check timetables in advance!), so I only took in the Birkenhead side of the route at a jogger’s pace, but from what I experienced it was direct, accessible, and (most important) ACCURATE!...

mtormey

From St Mary's Church through residential streets to Goodison Park and up through Stanley Park (a sign said it might be closed at night, but there is a parallel road)....

Strider

Route is only possible using the ferry service, so timing is essential (commuter service on morning or evening is more economic). The route in Liverpool makes perfect sense, but the Birkenhead end is untenable due to private pavements for offices and unpaved roads to the tunnel. I'll submit an alternative route....

Hiking Historian

All areas are accessible, and passes through main shopping areas between railways stations....

Hiking Historian

You can then walk easily along Windsor Street to reach your first park - Princes Park, which was Liverpool's first public park. Continuing along the quieter part of Allerton Road you will eventually reach the entrance to Calderstones Park, and a straightforward path takes you straight across, passing the Mansion House. Greenbank Park is also just off the route and houses a lovely walled garden with a memorial to Eleanor Rathbone, the feminist and social reformer, who lived in Greenbank House nearby. Calderstones Park is named after the Neolithic Calder Stones, which can be viewed at the rear of the Mansion House; it also has a 1000 year-old oak tree (just off the route) and you pass the entrance for the gorgeous walled garden, incorporating an Old English Garden and a Japanese garden. There is no shortage of places to eat or buy provisions en route - Sefton, Greenbank and Calderstones Park all have cafes and there are also many places to eat on the busier part of Allerton Road. Instead of Windsor Street, you can reach Princes Park by turning left up Parliament Street to walk along Princes Avenue....

Jo G

On leaving Walton (St Mary's Church and its pretty churchyard) you head through mostly quiet side streets towards Goodison Park, the home of Everton Football Club. Leaving the park opposite Stanley Park Church onto Anfield Road there is an uphill section of road walking taking you to Everton Park - the view from the top as you enter the park is spectacular, right across the Mersey towards the Welsh hills....

Jo G

The problem here is it is not possible to walk through the Mersey tunnel so there is no direct walk across the river here. There are good transport links (bus, train, ferry) from Birkenhead to Liverpool but a walk would be much slower and have to go around the river. Hoping to develop a good route for this to submit!...

Ktayl