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North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Thornton Hough Village – The Wirral Way loop from Neston

Road cycling routes

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Thornton Hough Village – The Wirral Way loop from Neston

Moderate

5.0

(1)

118

riders

Thornton Hough Village – The Wirral Way loop from Neston

02:11

51.0km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.78 km

National Cycle Network Route 56: Thornton

Highlight • Trail

This route is on the National Cycle Network. Route 56 is open and signed from Chester to Wallasey and via the Mersey ferry to Liverpool where you can connect with …

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2

4.03 km

Thornton Hough Village

Highlight • Historical Site

"Thornton Hough can comfortably be described as the quintessential British village, featuring charming cottages, a country pub and even the village green on which sports teams and families play throughout the year."

visitwirral.com/explore/towns-and-villages/thornton-hough

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3

12.9 km

The Anchor Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

The Anchor pub and dining at Irby. No time to stop for a meal or drink, just a quick draw from the camel back

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4

15.6 km

Royden Park

Highlight • Natural

Area to explore

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5

28.8 km

Lifeboat Station and Rowing Statue

Highlight • Monument

Nice cycling path

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6

29.5 km

North Parade Promenade, Hoylake

Highlight • Beach

Good views over the Irish sea and out to North Wales

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7

30.2 km

Ground Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

good coffee, benches outside, glass front to see bikes, spots a bike can be locked too in front

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8

44.7 km

The Wirral Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice place with three benches for a little rest on the way

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B

51.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

11.0 km

3.07 km

2.72 km

782 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

1.48 km

101 m

< 100 m

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Friday 21 August

19°C

8°C

13 %

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