This coastal town has stunning views across to the Welsh mountains and overlooks several small islands
Although Greater Manchester has lots of things to offer, a beach isn’t one of them. Luckily for us there are plenty of seaside destinations nearby which are within easy reach.
Earlier this year West Kirby’s beach was named one of the best in the UK. Although it’s only 300m long, the sandy beach boasts breath-taking views and looks out onto the Hilbre Island archipelago, so it’s easy to see why it made the top ten.The islands are two miles’ walk away from West Kirby and can only be accessed at low tide. There’s three in total: Hilbre Island , Middle Eye and Little Eye.
Another unique feature at West Kirby is its Marine Lake. The man-made saltwater lake is 52 acres in size, five foot deep and completely enclosed. This allows it to benefit from coastal winds but with no need to rely on the tide. Away from the beach, West Kirby is the starting point of the Wirral Way, a 12mile traffic-free route which runs through the Wirral countryside and along the coastal estuary of the River Dee. You can walk or cycle the route, which follows the track of the former Birkenhead railway branch line from Hooton.
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