The Wirral Peninsula has a rich diversity of landscapes for walkers, we pick seven of our favourites,

Great British Life: Track through what was once RAF West KirbyTrack through what was once RAF West Kirby (Image: Archant)

Royden Park, Frankby

A rich portion of nature, some wide open spaces and a slice of military history in this walk near Frankby.

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Heswall Dales

Fancy a little sea air? Take a bracing walk along the Wirral coast and down through Heswall Dales.

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Great British Life: Windy day at Parkgate by Michael HarrisonWindy day at Parkgate by Michael Harrison (Image: Archant)

Parkgate

You need to brave the elements in this walk as it runs close to the Dee Estuary, but you are rewarded with an abundance of wildlife and a good choice of places to eat post-walk.

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Great British Life: The Wirral WayThe Wirral Way (Image: Keith Carter)

Hooton

Cheshire residents may mistake Willaston-in-Wirral for the place just outside Nantwich, but this village just to the east of Neston is the starting point for this walk.

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West Kirby and Hilbre Island

Timing is crucial on this water themed walk from West Kirby to Hilbre Island as you are at the mercy of the Gods (or at least the tide timings).

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Great British Life: Thurstaston Hill by Val AldersonThurstaston Hill by Val Alderson (Image: Archant)

Irby and Thurstaton

Start this month’s walk on Thingwall Road, heading off through Irby and skirting Thurstaston Common, eventually reaching Arrowe Country Park.

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Great British Life: All Saints Parish Church and the village green, Thornton HoughAll Saints Parish Church and the village green, Thornton Hough (Image: Archant)

Thornton Hough

Our readers may be more familiar with the Manor and Hall of Thornton Hough, but this walk has a few hidden surprises.

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All the routes were correct at the time of publication, over time access to certain parts of the walk may be subject to change. We advise you acquire a recent OS map of the area you plan to visit and assure there are no major changes.