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The Dungeon Footpath – View of Heswall Beach loop from Heswall

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North West England

The Dungeon Footpath – View of Heswall Beach loop from Heswall

Moderate

4.6

(24)

103

hikers

The Dungeon Footpath – View of Heswall Beach loop from Heswall

02:04

7.42km

130m

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: June 10, 2026

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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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7.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

1.72 km

1.38 km

741 m

332 m

Surfaces

1.92 km

1.81 km

1.70 km

1.27 km

503 m

216 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 22 July

21°C

15°C

15 %

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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

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The Dungeon Footpath – View of Heswall Beach loop from Heswall

View of the River Dee from Heswall Dales

View of the Dee Estuary from Cleaver Heath Nature Reserve

View of the Dee Estuary

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