From Grove Road station, we access the bridge over the railway (using either stairs or step-free access from the station approach), and then we're along a few well-paved residential roads. The only access to the station is via a stepped footbridge, which crosses the railway and to the road beyond. Eventually we hit the road, and descend the hill using well-paved roads. We cross a road at one point, but mostly stay in the park for a while. Once through the park, we join more roads, and eventually we're onto the pedestrianised shopping area of central Birkenhead. At the end, we take stairs (a slope is also available), cross the road under the flyover and arrive at Birkenhead Central station....

Hiking Historian

Resuming the route through the park, I passed some grand houses, and then was soon into the less grand streets into the centre of Birkenhead. The exit to the main road, just before the station, is closed at night, I believe, but Borough Road, just to the south has a pavement, if an alternative is needed....

Mary Oz

Nice, flat walk along the coast with some nice views out to sea....

JessGreen

I started this route from Birkenhead. My only quibble with the whole route was where it gets to the bus station....

David Sanderson

On reaching the roundabout onto the A553 (Conway Street) from Birkenhead Central Station, it is worth crossing the A553 to the north side before walking along it....

Mary Oz

Any decision to walk the Hoylake to Wallasey route should consider the most reliable way to reach the start....

Brian John Moffett

Only blown sand in a couple of sections may impede wheeled users, but they are easily bypassed. Paved roads at either end, close to public transport, and a mostly concrete seawall walk along a sometimes exposed coast. Great to blow the cobwebs away!...

Hiking Historian

A road walk through Woodchurch; a long railside footpath to Upton; up and over Bidston Hill (again, the terrain isn't the greatest for anything over two wheels); through Bidston and past the station (more stairs). A good walk through a variety of terrains, and always good to get up Bidston Hill....

Hiking Historian

From the A59 overpass to Birkenhead Park, the route passes through some pretty heavy industrial sites. I never felt unwelcome (like, the route always followed real footpaths and pavements), but it was clearly not a space built for people travelling on foot (fifth picture). I hopped off the route for a bit to explore Birkenhead Park, said to have inspired New York’s Central Park (seventh picture)....

mtormey

Lovely, flat route, mostly on wide, pedestrian friendly paving....

Claire Hitchmough

A completely urban pavement route linking the two towns. Passes through residential and industrial areas, but, for the most part, is accessible. Also pass a memorial to mountaineer Alan Rouse (1951-1986), who grew up locally....

Hiking Historian

At the Wallasey end, using the Harvester Derby Pool access road rather than continuing North to the sea wall is a quieter route....

tgiles