ヘイルバンクでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

If you ride along to Ditton Brook and head over the bridge there are a good amount of stairs to reach the top. But we'll worth the views.

Great ride and bridge with cycle path with great views of the river

"Located in Widnes, nestled next to the River Mersey, Pickering’s Pasture is a local nature reserve with acres of wildflower meadows and stunning views of the river Mersey. Many different butterflies and birds can be found in the meadows. Until the 1950s the area now covered by wild flowers and trees was a salt marsh, grazed by cattle and home to wading birds and estuary plants. For the next 30 years however, the site was used as an industrial and household waste tip and a mountain of refuse built up on the salt marsh. The land was reclaimed in the 80’s by Halton Borough Council. Where they undertook to restore the land and in the process, created a wildflower meadow as can be seen today, the site was opened to the public in 1986 and declared as a local nature reserve in 1991. Today the site is part of the Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) which is a  popular walking, wheeling and cycling destination for Halton residents, people from afar and many dogs of course.  It’s a great place to rediscover your love of nature whether you’re having a quiet stroll with family and friends or a leisurely Sunday cycle ride. The reserve has also won the prestigious Green Flag Award thanks to the successful conservation and educational work that goes on in the reserve.  This recognition highlights the site’s commitment to maintaining high environmental standards and providing a welcoming space for all visitors." It is also a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). Source; https://www.transpenninetrail.org.uk/pickerings-pasture-a-nature-reserve-with-a-rich-history-and-stunning-wildlife/

A striking way to leave Pickering's Pasture and continue upwards via the 'zig zag' path for great views of the estuary and surrounding areas.

Crossing a river flowing into the Mersey - a real adventure.

This monument, a beautifully crafted statue of a great man, takes the viewer back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries. It is dedicated to "Childe of Hale" (which is also the name of this highlight), but his real name was John Middleton.

It was such a wonderful place to stop with views of both bridges and the river Mersey

Ditton Brook Bridge it a nice Bridge that has stairs up to the cycle path above. The bridge has good views of the Mersey river and views of Runcorn over the other side.