The Dungeon Footpath – View of Heswall Beach loop from Heswall

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The Dungeon Footpath – View of Heswall Beach loop from Heswall

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The Dungeon Footpath – View of Heswall Beach loop from Heswall

02:02

7.41km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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751 m

View of the River Dee from Heswall Dales

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"Heswall Dales has beautiful panoramic views across the River Dee, and has interesting walks and pathways, the sights and smells are unique to Western Lowland Heath environments. The heathland was …

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2.01 km

View of the Dee Estuary from Cleaver Heath Nature Reserve

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2.41 km

The Dungeon Footpath

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The Dungeon footpath runs along a deep sided wooded ghyl which requires a little care. there's a some slight exposure on this narrow winding path & can get muddy. it's …

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4.16 km

View of Heswall Beach

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7.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

1.92 km

1.30 km

758 m

316 m

Surfaces

2.05 km

1.90 km

1.60 km

1.35 km

339 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

7°C

95 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 45.0 km/h

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Comments

April 7, 2025,Heswall Beach,Heswall Dale's and Dungo Loop

Lovely sunshine but still a chill in the air. Some great views over to North Wales. Didn't take any photos of Heswsall dungeons which was on the route. Walk also took me on the grounds of the now demolished Heswall Sanatorium