Leader: Marie Shellard
Tel: 01704 809826
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Grid Ref: 665216
Sat Nav: BB3 OPA
Distance from Crosby 45 mls from Formby 48 mls
Walk: 6 miles
Map: Explorer 287
Route: M58  -  M6  -  to J29 to M65 East to J3
Take the 3rd exit A675 signed Bolton
Follow for 4 miles to left turn signed Tockholes
Continue on this narrow road – 50 mph  limit - for about 2 miles till you see on the right a bus stop/Vaughan’s Country Cafe and car park at Roddlesworth
Park at the back of the car park – toilets on the right
The cafe closes at 3.30 p.m. so we need to start walking on time and keep movimg in order to be back in good time.
Walk:
The terrain is undulating throughout starting with an uphill climb on to the moors.  There is one shortish steep climb on a narrow rough path before ascending to Darwen Tower at 372m. The descent takes us on to the Witton Weavers Way and into Sunnyhurst Park. The walk passes through beautiful woodlands, along country lanes past pretty cottages and along an ancient track passing an ancient Pinfold which was used for holding straying animals. If the weather is good there are extensive views across the moors and surrounding countryside.

 

 

Leaders: John Myerscough and Mary Cave.       
Telephone: 0151 924 3889   
Distance: 7 Miles 
Maps: OS Landranger 108, Expl. 266
Grid ref: 255814            
Time: 10.30 a.m. 
How to get there: Wallasey Tunnel, M53 J2 heading for Hoylake West Kirby/Heswall on the A540. Leaving West Kirby towards Thurstaston pass the Cottage Loaf Pub on the left. Continue on the A540 for 2 miles into Lower Heswall. Look out for sharp Y junction to the right (Telegraph Road). Continue down Telegraph road for approx 1 mile to crossroads. Turn right into Delavon Road.
Brown sign "Sheldrakes.”  Follow road into Banks Road. At end of Banks road is car park on left. Distance from Crosby 24 miles. This route was our choice to destination. Should you choose to use : SAT NAV CH60 9JS post code.
Note Toilets in the carpark, are NO longer in use.
The Walk: 
From car park along Banks Road to Pipers Lane, turn left toward the Dales. Gradual incline towards Church Farm Oldfield. Highest point of the walk (75 metres). Continue in the north west direction towards Dungeon woods, at this point if needed you could shorten the walk. Skirting the woods declining all the way, we arrive at St Bartolomews C/E Parish Church Thurstaston.
Stop for Lunch!! View the Church if Possible .
Walking toward the Shore appox. half a mile towards Vistitors centre.
Turn left in a south easterly direction along the Wirral way for 1 mile bring us out at Banks road and car park.
We found this a very pleasant walk 1 easy stile and a kissing gate, with views of the Dee Esturary and welsh hills stunning.
On finish of walk we can arrange tea/ coffee at the Sheldrake restaurant 50 metres from the carpark.