Wirral Council maintains about 160km (100 miles) of public footpaths bridleways and byways, plus other ‘permissive’ paths and off road cycle tracks.
The official public rights of way are recorded in the Definitive Map. A full public access route map showing all routes is in the early stages of development.
Further information
- Four Walk Wirral guides are available to download or from main libraries and country park visitor centres. The leaflets show public rights of way, cycle routes and other information to enable you to plan a walk.
- The Wirral Circular Trail
- The Ordnance Survey Explorer Map No. 266 covers the Wirral peninsula and the area around Chester and Ellesmere Port. This map is at a scale of 1:25 000 and shows public rights of way and tourist information
- Port Sunlight River Park
- Rights of Way newsletter, January 2019
If you have a specific enquiry, please contact walking@wirral.gov.uk
Report a problem
Report a Public Right of Way or footpath issue
Report a damaged flag or kerb stone