Section 4 of 4, Wirral Circular Trail
Egerton Park to Leasowe
10.4 miles (16.8 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 330 867. Finish: SJ 343 839. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 54 m of climbing and 55 m of descent; highest point 19 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Egerton Park.
- Station
- Rock Ferry, 220 m from the start. Directions SJ 328 866
- Bus stops
- NEW CHESTER ROAD/BEDFORD ROAD, 40 m from the start. Directions SJ 330 867Bedford Rd/rock Ferry Station, 140 m from the start. Directions SJ 329 866NEW CHESTER ROAD/BEDFORD ROAD, 150 m from the start. Directions SJ 330 866
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions SJ 330 867Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SJ 329 870Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions SJ 326 868
Getting back
The section finishes at Leasowe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Port Sunlight, 750 m from the finish. Directions SJ 336 839
- Bus stops
- POOL LANE/NEW CHESTER RD, 50 m from the finish. Directions SJ 344 840NEW CHESTER RD/POOL LANE, 100 m from the finish. Directions SJ 344 838PORT CAUSEWAY/DOCK ROAD SOUTH, 250 m from the finish. Directions SJ 345 838
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 96%.
About 39% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 m.
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