Best walks to or from Bootle New Strand

Bootle New Strand Station to Kirkby Station

A route that begins with well-paved, gradually uphill road walking through the suburbs, then becomes a green walk on the tarmac path of an old railway, along a canal and through narrow natural paths in undergrowth and with a steep dip in one place. Part of the route follows the Trans-Pennine Trail along an old railway line; it passes Aintree Racecourse.

Easy: 10km, gentle ascents.

The barriers at the Barlow's Lane crossing are very narrow, and parts of the path have subsidence and a steep dip.

Lunch: Shops at the Black Bull on Rice Lane, and shops at the Kirkby end.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Bootle New Strand Station to Liverpool Lime Street Station

A direct, easy-to-follow route, about half along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath with well-made paths, interesting bridges and former industry and half urban through mainly residential streets into the city centre. Light-controlled crossings make the urban half safe; one section away from the canal has stairs with a short wheel detour.

Easy: 6km, moderate ascents.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route

Seaforth & Litherland Station to Bootle New Strand Station

A very short, direct and functional urban route, well-paved with good tarmac footpaths and making good use of green space along the edge of a small park and a detour behind a leisure centre. Flat and fully accessible. A pleasant green detour runs around the back of Bootle Leisure Centre.

Easy: 1km, flat terrain.

Lunch: Shops close to the Bootle end and a single shop at Litherland.

Documented by Slow Ways — download GPX route