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Slow Ways linking Liverpool and Belle Vale, Birkenhead, Bootle, Douglas (Isle of Man), Garston, Prescot, Walton
Progress towards triple-checked route options for Liverpool’s seven Slow Ways: 57%
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Birkenhead—Liverpool
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Birliv one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 4km/3mi | Ascent 43m | Descent 28m | |
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Birkenhead—Liverpool
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Birliv two |
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1 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 4km/3mi | Ascent 53m | Descent 31m | ||
Bootle—Liverpool
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Booliv one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent 44m | Descent 51m | |
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Bootle—Liverpool
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Booliv two |
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2 X |
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Verify me | Distance 7km/4mi | Ascent 56m | Descent 42m | ||
Douglas (Isle of Man)—Liverpool
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Douliv one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 23km/14mi | Ascent 8m | Descent 32m | ||
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Liverpool—Belle Vale
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Livbel one |
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U U |
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Survey me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 121m | Descent 124m | ||
Liverpool—Belle Vale
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Livbel two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 164m | Descent 178m | ||
Liverpool—Garston
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Livgar one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent 101m | Descent 97m | |
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Liverpool—Garston
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Livgar two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 11km/7mi | Ascent - | Descent - | |
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Liverpool—Garston
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Livgar three |
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U U |
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Verify me | Distance 12km/7mi | Ascent 91m | Descent 95m | ||
Liverpool—Prescot
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Livpre one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 12km/8mi | Ascent 127m | Descent 68m | ||
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Liverpool—Prescot
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Livpre two |
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1 X |
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Verify me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent - | Descent - | ||
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Liverpool—Walton
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Livwal one |
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1 X |
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Verify me | Distance 6km/3mi | Ascent 73m | Descent 55m | |
Liverpool—Walton
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Livwal two |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 6km/4mi | Ascent 77m | Descent 65m |
Collective progress
59% of Liverpool’s routes are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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7 people have contributed to Liverpool’s Slow Ways
0 people have pledged to walk and review a route
5 people have surveyed a route in Liverpool
126km out of 148km have been walked and reviewed
208km of reviews have been shared in Liverpool
Latest Updates
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
Hiking Historian added Livbel two, a new walk from Liverpool to Belle Vale
Walk this routeI'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
Hiking Historian added Livgar three, a new walk from Liverpool to Garston
Walk this routeSecond, 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
Hiking Historian added Booliv two, a new walk from Bootle to Liverpool
Walk this routeThere'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
Hiking Historian added Livwal two, a new walk from Liverpool to Walton
Walk this routeI 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
Hiking Historian added Birliv two, a new walk from Birkenhead to Liverpool
Walk this routeAll 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
Slow Ways added Birliv one, a new walk from Birkenhead to Liverpool
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Douliv one, a new walk from Douglas (Isle of Man) to Liverpool
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Livbel one, a new walk from Liverpool to Belle Vale
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Liverpool’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SJ3502190540
Lat / Lon
53.40767° / -2.97892°
Easting / Northing
335,021E / 390,540N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Liverpool's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket
Restaurant
Accommodation
Accommodation < £50
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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