Section 2 of 4, Wirral Circular Trail
Caldy to Willaston
9.1 miles (14.7 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 222 849. Finish: SJ 329 773. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 82 m of climbing and 50 m of descent; highest point 55 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Caldy.
- Bus stops
- CALDY ROAD/KINGS DRIVE, 360 m from the start. Directions SJ 225 852CALDY ROAD/CROFT DRIVE WEST, 400 m from the start. Directions SJ 223 853CALDY ROAD, 610 m from the start. Directions SJ 227 853
- Car park
- Car park (free), 160 m from the start. Directions SJ 221 851
Getting back
The section finishes at Willaston. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Willaston, Hadlow Road / Station Museum, 80 m from the finish. Directions SJ 330 773Willaston, Hadlow Road / Hooton Road, 360 m from the finish. Directions SJ 329 776Willaston, Hadlow Road / Neston Road, 360 m from the finish. Directions SJ 330 776
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 91%, paved or flagged 9%.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
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