West Kirby

By road

• A540
• A5027 and B5192 from the M53 motorway, junction 2a

By train

• West Kirby railway station

  phone: +44 151 201-0001
  address: Grange Road, CH48 4DZ

• Hoylake railway station

Peter Craine

• Hilbre IslandThe island group consists of Hilbre itself, Middle Eye and Little Eye. Walk out to Hilbre or its smaller (and closer) outcrop, Little Eye (be VERY careful of tides - read guidance on signs near the boathouse, at northern end of the marine lake). A raincoat and wellies or sturdy, waterproof walking boots are recommended for the walk across. To get to the island accepted wisdom is, when the tide is on the ebb to walk from West Kirby from the northern end of the Marine Lake to Little Eye first and then around the "back" of Middle Eye avoiding what can be impassable gullies to the "front" of the islands, and thence to Hilbre itself. Crossing when unsure of the tides can mean, at best, being isolated on the islands until the tide ebbs, or at worst, the risk of being caught between fast flowing tidal gullies. The walker should not be tempted to walk direct to Hilbre from "Red Rocks" at the end of Stanley Rd Hoylake.

Rept0n1x

• West Kirby Marine LakeThe marine lake can be viewed from the lengthy promenade, which has parking, plus benches to enjoy the often busy sailing activity. There is also a walkway around the marine lake, which provides very good views of the summer sunset.

• Ashton Park

  address: Westbourne Rd, CH48 4DH
  The most northerly point of the Wirral Way.

• Wirral Country Park

  address: Station Road, Thurstaston. CH61 0HN
  Wirral Country Park features a 12 mile footpath following the line of the old West Kirby to Hooton railway line, offering superb views over the Dee Estuary to Wales. Today it is a must for a family day out and it's facilities include the Visitor Centre, Bird Hide, Toilets, Picnic Areas, BBQ area, Café, and Green Shop. The Green Shop contains an information and sales desk where you can pick up leaflets, guides, books of special interest and information. Staff will be happy to assist you. You can access the beautiful beach from the bottom of Station Road or Tinkers Dell Steps.

• Hoylake and West Kirby War Memorial

• West Kirby Museum

  phone: +44 771 610-0131
  address: St Bridget's Centre, St Bridget's Lane, CH48 3JT
  Visit the museum to see the collection of stone artefacts, dating from 900AD onwards.

• Wirral Sailing Centre

  phone: +44 151 625-3292
  address: South Parade, CH48 0QG
• Sand yachting in Hoylake.

• Royal Liverpool Golf Clubfounded in 1869

• West Kirby Concourse

  address: Grange Road, CH48 4HX
  Indoor swimming.

Events

• Hoylake RNLI Open Day North Parade, Hoylake. CH47 2BB. About 10 minutes walk from Hoylake station. End of August. The Red Arrows provide flight displays.

• Hoylake RNLI shop

  address: North Parade, Hoylake. CH47 3AL
  RNLI-related gifts and merchandise.

• Karma Restaurant

  phone: +44 151 625-5999
  address: 9 Grange Road, CH48 4DY

• Ring O' Bells

  phone: +44 151 929-6750
  address: Village Road, CH48 7HE

• Tanskey's Bistro

  phone: +44 151 625-3882
  address: 105 South Parade, CH48 0RR

• The Wro Lounge & Bar

  phone: +44 151 625-2010
  address: 2 Grange Road, CH48 4HA

• Julian's

  phone: +44 151 632-6241
  address: 20 Birkenhead Road, Hoylake, CH47 3BW

• The Quadrant

  phone: +44 151 632-4444
  address: 5-6 The Quadrant, Hoylake, Wirral. CH47 2EE

• The Dee Hotel

  phone: +44 151 929-6300
  address: 44 Grange Road, CH48 4EF
  Actually better than it used to be, when it was a 'real' pub!

• The White Lion

  phone: +44 151 929-6300
  address: 44 Grange Road, CH48 4EF
  The pub is quite small but friendly & interesting.

• Slinky's

  phone: +44 151 625-6711
  address: 84 Banks Road.
  A laid-back cafe and wine bar.

• Hoylake Lights

  phone: +44 151 632-1209
  address: 52–54 Market Street, Hoylake. CH47 3BB

• The Cottage Loaf

  phone: +44 151 648-2837
  address: 338 Telegraph Road, Thurstaston, Wirral. CH61 0HJ

• The Railway

  phone: +44 151 632-3320
  address: 143-145 Birkenhead Road, Meols. CH47 6AA

• Vanilla Lounge

  phone: +44 151 633-2390
  address: 6 Market Street, Hoylake. CH47 2AE
• Moby Dick - (in)famous place in the Old Village area, said to be now back in action, after a period of closure.

• 21 Park House

  phone: +44 7974 264694
  address: 21 Park Road, CH48 4DN

• Abbey House Apartment Hotel

  phone: +44 151 632-0914
  address: 108 Meols Drive, CH48 5DA

• Marston's Green Lodge Hotel

  phone: +44 151 632-2321
  address: 2 Stanley Road, Hoylake. CH47 1HW
  Reasonably priced, with pub-chain restaurant.

• Holiday Inn Express Hoylake

  phone: +44 151 632-2073
  address: The King's Gap, Hoylake. CH47 1HE

• King's Gap Court Hotel

  address: The Kings Gap, Hoylake. CH47 1HE