Cycle rides around the Neston area
The Neston area is blessed with some off-road and on-road cycle routes.
Neston Town Council is exploring the potential for dedicated cycle routes through Neston. A questionnaire is available, to be completed by 20 November 2011, via here
Wirral Circular Trail follows the Wirral Way through Parkgate, Neston and Willaston. This new signposted trail is 35 miles long, and follows much of Wirra’s coast. Copies of the excellent booklet are at Galen Pharmacy (Cubbins) 17 High Street, and will be at Neston Town Hall and Neston Library. Online it is at http://www.visitwirral.com/coast-and-countryside
Sustrans* National Route 56 goes through Parkgate, Neston and Willaston along part of the Wirral Way. The whole of the Wirral Way can be cycled to West Kirby and to Hooton.
Cheshire regional circular Route 70 goes through Neston, Willaston and Burton.
Cheshire Route 71 goes from Parkgate to the far east of Cheshire, connecting the highest and lowest points in Cheshire.
This section describes routes from Neston suitable for cyclists of moderate fitness and skill.
When cycling off-road, please slow down for pedestrians and horses, and give them plenty of warning that you are there. Expect dogs to walk in front of you unless they are closely controlled. When cycling on roads wear high-visibility clothing and at night use lights.
Sustrans* (sustainable transport) is always keen to recruit new volunteer rangers. Neston rangers include Rob Ward email who composed these cycle rides.
01. Cycle Ride Neston to West Kirby along the Wirral Way
02. Cycle Ride Neston to Hooton along the Wirral Way
03. Cycle Ride Neston to Seacombe along Sustrans Route 56
04. Cycle Ride Neston to Chester along Sustrans Route 56