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The Dungeon Footpath – Thurstaston Common loop from West Kirby

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The Dungeon Footpath – Thurstaston Common loop from West Kirby

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(48)

151

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The Dungeon Footpath – Thurstaston Common loop from West Kirby

04:08

15.5km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.34 km

View of Dee Estuary from Thurstaston Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great place for a mid walk cuppa at Flossy's or just a little further up the road at the White Owl. This walk has great expansive views …

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6.67 km

The Dungeon Footpath

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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 …

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6.76 km

The Dungeon Cave

Highlight • Cave

8.09 km

St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston

Highlight • Religious Site

Church Farm no longer has a coffee shop

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8.56 km

Thurstaston Common

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Multiple paths through the woods

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8.95 km

Thurstaston Hill Trig Point

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8.96 km

View from Thurstaston Hill

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

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9.72 km

Thurstaston Common Local Nature Reserve

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This is great woodland owned by the Woodlands Trust. It is punctuated by quite a few paths that traverse the common and take in Thurstaston Hill. The native tree species …

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.70 km

1.09 km

1.07 km

821 m

540 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

5.01 km

2.98 km

868 m

745 m

400 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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The Dungeon Footpath – Thurstaston Common loop from West Kirby

View of Dee Estuary from Thurstaston Country Park

The Dungeon Footpath

The Dungeon Cave

St Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston

Thurstaston Common

Thurstaston Hill Trig Point

View from Thurstaston Hill

Thurstaston Common Local Nature Reserve

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