This is a WW2 pillbox known as Parkgate pillbox constructed in 1940 to defend the railway. It has since been turned into a bat box with the help of the local primary school to attract bats in the nearby ropewalk after laying derelict for years.

Paul Snead

July 21, 2025

Cycling

Pleasant easy run. Lots of hostelries.

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1. Thornton Hough Village – Fort Perch Rock loop from Upton

58.8km

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2. Chester Millennium Greenway – Burton Marsh Boardwalk loop from Chester

48.7km

02:55

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Wirral Way – Hadlow Road Station Café loop from West Kirby

38.5km

02:31

130m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 6.28 km

Uphill 30 m

Downhill 20 m

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Thursday 12 March

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98 %

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Max wind speed: 45.0 km/h

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Location: Neston, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Parkgate Railway Path

1. Thornton Hough Village – Fort Perch Rock loop from Upton

2. Chester Millennium Greenway – Burton Marsh Boardwalk loop from Chester

3. Wirral Way – Hadlow Road Station Café loop from West Kirby

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