Manchester Airport 1 hr 4
Wirral Peninsula (44 min) Peninsula sandwiched across the River Mersey from Liverpool & on the other side, the River Dee. West Kirby Beach (58 min) Broad beach with a boating lake, ice-cream shops & strolls across expansive sand flats at low tide. Greenfield Valley Heritage Park (14 min) Birkenhead Park (53 min) Victorian park with woodland walks, play areas, 2 fishing lakes, a modern visitor centre and cafe. Rhuddlan Castle / Castell Rhuddlan (16 min) Ruins of a symmetrical, 13th-century turreted stronghold overlooking a defended river gate. Gwrych Castle (32 min) Castle, ruins, château, history, and middle ages St Winefride's Well (15 min) Shrine, chapel, and history Point of Ayr Lighthouse (7 min) Lighthouse and estuary Wirral Country Park (53 min) Grassy picnic areas above the River Dee, plus birding, beach walks & bike rides on the Wirral Way. Rhaeadr Dyserth Waterfall (12 min) A trail leads over & behind this waterfall, surrounded by a picnic area, seasonal cafe & restrooms. Royal Liverpool Golf Club (59 min) Golf and country club Hilbre Island (1 hr) This 11.5-acre tidal island features several houses, a bird observatory & an old telegraph station. Ness Botanic Gardens (40 min) Horticultural collection with show gardens, Victorian-style potager, Alpine house and cafe. SeaQuarium Rhyl (20 min) This seaside aquarium features over 30 exhibits with a range of species & an outdoor cove for seals. Clwydian Range (28 min) Hikers are drawn to these wildlife-filled hills, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. |