Sefton Park Bandstand – Fairy Glen, Sefton Park loop from Liverpool

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7.42km

40m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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2.29 km

Samuel Smith Obelisk, Sefton Park

Highlight • Historical Site

"Samuel Smith Obelisk, Sefton Park

The obelisk is a memorial in red granite to the Liverpool cotton broker, MP and philanthropist Samuel Smith (1836-1906). He served as a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1882 to 1885 and from 1886 to 1906. The obelisk is grade II-listed by English Heritage"

Source: geograph.org.uk/photo/4629257

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2.97 km

Sefton Park Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Sefton Park in Liverpool is arguably the best known and most loved by locals. Classified as a Grade One listed park by English Heritage, the magnificent 200-acre Park looks like a natural landscape rather than a man-made park. In spring the sight of millions of golden daffodils around the lake draws residents from across the city and carpets of bluebells give an impression of rural permanence.

The park features many distinctive curved paths and driveways and beech and other indigenous British trees abound. Amongst the park's many features are a boating lake, replica statues of Eros and Peter Pan and a café. The park is also home to the famous Palm House, a fabulous glass-panelled building that has been restored to its former glory.

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3.60 km

Sefton Boating Lake

Highlight • Lake

3.71 km

Gothic Drinking Fountain, Sefton Park

Highlight • Monument

"This Gothic revival style drinking fountain is located in Sefton Park near the South end of the lake and was designed by Lewis HornBlower and Edouard Andre who were responsible for the design of the park.

The fountain has a sandstone base and canopy supported by granite or marble pillars with four iron water basins, under the canopy are entwined dolphins.

The controls for the fountain are now blanked off and the feature sadly no longer works.

The fountain dates to 1872 when the park was opened by Prince Arthur."

Source: shipspottersteve.com/blog/gothic-fountain-1872

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3.77 km