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North West England

The Dungeon Footpath – Thurstaston Common loop from Thurstaston Common

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

The Dungeon Footpath – Thurstaston Common loop from Thurstaston Common

Moderate

4.5

(28)

112

hikers

The Dungeon Footpath – Thurstaston Common loop from Thurstaston Common

03:13

11.9km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.35 km

The Dungeon Footpath

Highlight • Gorge

The Dungeon footpath runs along a deep sided wooded ghyl which requires a little care. there's a some slight exposure on this narrow winding path & can get muddy. it's a lovely wander allowing you to lose height, taking you to the Wirral Way.

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2

1.44 km

The Dungeon Cave

Highlight • Cave

3

2.77 km

St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston

Highlight • Religious Site

Church Farm no longer has a coffee shop

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4

3.19 km

Thurstaston Common

Highlight • Trail

Multiple paths through the woods

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5

3.58 km

Thurstaston Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

trigpointing.uk/trig/6474

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6

3.59 km

View from Thurstaston Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great vantage point for views up across and down the river Dee

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7

7.94 km

View of the River Dee from Caldy Hill

Highlight • River

Stunning views from here across the River Dee to Wales.

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8

9.44 km

Caldy Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely tranquil sheltered area with great views across the River Dee to sit and listen to the sounds of the waves lapping against the shore.

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B

11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.27 km

767 m

693 m

626 m

412 m

165 m

Surfaces

5.00 km

4.14 km

1.12 km

742 m

472 m

449 m

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Highest point (80 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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