Parks · North West England
Wirral Country Park
In or near Caldy.
Wirral Country Park — a park in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Royden Park Minature Railway · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wirral Country Park is a park in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Cliffs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wirral Country Park is a park located in North Wales. It is notable for its scenic landscapes and extensive walking trails. The park is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering diverse habitats and views over the Dee Estuary.
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Background
History
Work began on the park in 1969 and the park was opened formally by Lord Leverhulme in 1973. The park's creation followed a successful campaign by Captain Lawrence Beswick DSM, which prompted the necessary investment from the Countryside Commission. Construction of the park required the removal of 30 mi of railway track and accompanying sleepers, the digging and forming of drainage channels, levelling and consolidation of thousands of tons of gravel or ballast, and the removal of some brick-built road bridges. Some of the few remains of the original railway line are the old platforms at Thurstaston, the preserved 1950s-era station at Hadlow Road, a number of bridges and occasional railway…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3425, -3.1456
- District
- Wirral
- Parish
- Wirral, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH61 0HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wirral West
- Nearest railway station
- Royden Park Minature Railway — 2.4 km
- Opening
- All year
Sources
- wikipedia: Wirral Country Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Thurstaston Beach
Beaches · 0.6 km
St. Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Thurstaston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Thurstaston
Villages · 1.1 km
The Dungeon (SSSI)
Forests & woodlands · 1.4 km
Thurstaston Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Thor's Rock
Viewpoints · 1.6 km
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Thurstaston Common
Forests & woodlands · 1.7 km
Irby Hall
Gardens · 2.0 km
Church of the Resurrection and All Saints, Caldy
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Caldy
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Cleaver Heath Nature Reserve
Parks · 2.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wirral Country Park?
- Wirral Country Park is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH61 0HN), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
- What is Wirral Country Park?
- Wirral Country Park — a park in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wirral Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Royden Park Minature Railway, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH61 0HN.
- Who owns Wirral Country Park?
- Wirral Country Park is owned by Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Cheshire West & Chester.
- Is Wirral Country Park a protected site?
- Yes — Wirral Country Park is part of the Dee Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wirral Country Park free to visit?
- Yes, Wirral Country Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wirral Country Park?
- The nearest railway station is Royden Park Minature Railway, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH61 0HN.