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History Bidston Village has appeared in records since Doomsday, but evidence for occupation goes back to the Stone Age. The Village still maintains its medieval shape of church, farms, village green and manor house. The Village has a rich heritage, and has been involved in several key points of British history. At one time, the village was owned by the Stanley family, who became Earls of Derby ...
- Bidston Hill and River Fender walk
A circular walk starting at the Tam O’Shanter Urban Farm,...
- Bidston Hill and River Fender walk
May 26, 2023 · Up to 18 July 1969, at exactly 1:00 p.m. each day, the 'One O'Clock Gun' overlooking the River Mersey. THE WALK. 1. From the parish church in Bidston, walk up the road, past Yew Tree Farm on the right. Turn right at the entrance to Bidston Hall and walk below the grand house, with its 16th-century gateway, on the left.
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Please note that Bidston Lighthouse is approached by Wilding Way, which runs uphill from Boundary Road, near where Boundary Road crosses Worcester Road and Vyner Road North. Warning: If using satnavs, don’t rely on our postcode (CH43 7RA) taking you to the right place, and many satnavs with older maps don’t know about Wilding Way. If you find yours...
The closest bus stops are on Hoylake Road, near the intersection of Worcester Road. Allow for a 10-minute walk (if you’re fit) from Hoylake Road, along Worcester Road then Wilding Way. It’s uphill all the way.
The closest train station is Birkenhead North. Allow 20-25 minutes for the uphill walk from Birkenhead North Station. The walk from Bidston Station is pleasant, but slightly longer. If using the Merseytravel Journey Planner, we recommend you enter our postcode CH43 7RA as your destination.
Bidston Moss is now a venue for many sporting events, from traditional cycling to the more unusual pursuit of Nordic skiing (which is suited to the steep terrain of Bidston's 'mound'). Bidston Moss remains popular with local people for informal use like dog walking, exercise and family days out (the site is one of the few with views to the coast, which makes it a popular choice for many).
The Bidston Observatory: built in 1866, one of its functions was to determine the exact time. In 1929 its work was merged with the University of Liverpool Tidal Institute, which was then taken over in 1969 by the Natural Environment Research Council. The Bidston Lighthouse: built in 1873, it was operational until 9 October 1913.
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The first lighthouse on Bidston Hill was built in 1771, further from the body of water it lit than any other lighthouse in the world, ever. The octagonal tower housed a massive parabolic reflector, twelve feet in diameter, developed by William Hutchinson, Liverpool Harbour Master and one-time privateer. Bidston Lighthouse was re-built by the Mersey […]
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A circular walk starting at the Tam O’Shanter Urban Farm, this route takes you across Wirral Ladies Golf Course, along the River Fender and back to the heights of Bidston Hill with views of Liverpool to the east and the Welsh hills to the west and the Lancashire Fells to the north east. This is a circular walk around the outskirts of Irby and ...
