Filled with beautiful green spaces, sandy beaches and historic parks, Merseyside is perfect for a springtime walk - whether you fancy a long hike or a shorter family stroll. With the sun finally shining - after what feels like an incredibly long winter - we have put together a list of our favourite spots for a lovely walk.
Including parts of Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton, Knowsley and St Helens, here are 17 beautiful parks, gardens and coastal walks in Merseyside to discover this spring. Let us know if your favourite place is on the list.
5. Sefton Park, Liverpool
This magnificent 235 acre park situated in Aigburth is a showcase of beautiful nature, scenic views and great monuments. Open 24 hours a day all year round, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll through Sefton Park whenever you’d like - but it looks particularly stunning in the spring. Ideally located just a short walk away from Lark Lane, you can grab a coffee from a local cafe and explore the park's beautiful features, from the Palm House to fairy glen. | Paul - stock.adobe.com
6. Speke Hall, Liverpool
The gardens of this Tudor manor house are usually laced with colourful flowers during the springtime. Surrounded by a green oasis, this trail is family and dog-friendly and there is so much to do and explore. | David Dixon via Wikimedia
7. Calderstones Park, Liverpool
Calderstones Park is a 94-acre family park in South Liverpool, with a lovely kids’ playground, cafe and beautiful woodlands. It is perfect for a family walk and not too far from Allerton Road’s shops and restaurants. | Emma Dukes
8. Thurstaston, Wirral
Thurstaston is perfect for a spring walk, with the fantastic Thurstaston Common, beach and Royden Park to explore. Hidden in Thurstaston Common is a red sandstone, known by locals as Thor’s Rock or Thor’s Stone. Legend says it got its colour from sacrifices made in honour of Thor. | Photo: Wikimedia