Section 1 of 4, Wirral Circular Trail
Leasowe to Caldy
8.6 miles (13.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SJ 280 920. Finish: SJ 222 849. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 25 m of climbing and 17 m of descent; highest point 17 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Leasowe.
- Bus stops
- LEASOWE ROAD/HEYES DRIVE, 210 m from the start. Directions SJ 282 920LEASOWE ROAD/SOLAR CAMPUS, 230 m from the start. Directions SJ 282 920LEASOWE ROAD/GARDENSIDE, 260 m from the start. Directions SJ 277 919
- Car parks
- Car park, 310 m from the start. Directions SJ 283 920Car park, 390 m from the start. Directions SJ 278 923Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions SJ 278 923
Getting back
The section finishes at Caldy. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- CALDY ROAD/KINGS DRIVE, 360 m from the finish. Directions SJ 225 852CALDY ROAD/CROFT DRIVE WEST, 400 m from the finish. Directions SJ 223 853CALDY ROAD, 610 m from the finish. Directions SJ 227 853
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 85%, gravel and tracks 15%.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 8 m.
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