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.
9. Woolton Woods and Camp Hill, Liverpool
A decently-sized country park within the city of Liverpool with sweeping meadows and views ranging from the River Mersey and Welsh hills. Containing a woodland area rich with wildlife, this site would be a great place to take a stroll across over 80 acres of land. The area is also enhanced with a pool and sunken garden and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | Google
10. Formby Pinewoods, Sefton
Home to the rare red squirrel, Formby Pinewoods would be a superb springtime stroll. Suitable for everyone, you can venture through the calming pine woodlands of this National Trust trail whenever you please. | Dominic Raynor
11. Festival Gardens, Liverpool
Located just outside of Liverpool city centre, Festival Gardens is a beautiful green space, perfect for a spring walk. It has a Japanese garden, rose garden, woodland paths, waterfalls, grasslands and more. | User Rept0n1x via Wikimedia
12. Ness Botanic Gardens, Little Neston
Ness Botanic Gardens is home to 64 acres of diverse landscapes and plants filled with wildlife. It is open every day and the huge gardens are perfect for a spring walk. Entry fees apply. | Steve Daniels via Wikimedia