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Tuesday 3 July 2007 (and previously on Wednesday 14 April 2004)
Evening walk from Burton Marsh
Here are details of the proposed route and
a map.
We should be in the Harp Inn by around 8.30,
if you wish to join us there. Hope you can make it. Mostly in daylight but a torch may be helpful.
Call us on 07968 122170 if you are coming but running late.
Regards,
Martin and Sue
The Dee Estuary near Burton
Overview
1 -> 2 -> 2 -> 1
Route Summary
Park at Burton Marsh, 1 mile west of Burton Village, on the Wirral. (Turn
off A540 West Kirby to Chester road and follow signs to Burton. Go through
the village and turn left down Station Road. Park by the road at the bottom
of the hill.)
Bring binoculars to spot birds, if desired. In 2004 we spent some time watching a short-eared owl hunting.
The route follows the rim of the marsh towards Neston and the sea. Follow
footpath to 'Quayside' and pass Denhall House Farm before ignoring a track
to radio masts. The path emerges from the marshes at Denhall Quay, by the
Harp Inn.
A wooden bridge can be crossed from here, leading a small way out onto the
estuary. The Welsh shore is only 4 miles away. Our track continues along the
edge of the marsh over sandstone steps along the 'Marsh Path to Moorside Lane'.
We now pass through Neston Reedbeds (look out for Reed Warblers and Reed Buntings).
Emerge from the tall reeds to turn right into Moorside Lane. Beyond here is
the RSPB's 5,000 acre Gayton Sands Reserve, but we turn inland before turning
right after 300m into Old Quay Lane. When the lane bears sharply right towards
sewage works, continue straight on through an iron gate and on into a field.
Continue on along the path to the shore. Back at the marsh, return over the
sandstone steps by Neston Old Quay and turn left. Then retrace steps back
to Burton Marsh, perhaps calling in at the Harp Inn en route.
Instructions
1 (SJ 301 747) Burton Marsh, Deeside - 7.30pm
1 -> 2 (1.30 Miles) See route summary
2 (SJ 289 762) The Harp Inn, Little Neston
2 -> 2 (2.04 Miles) The Reedbed Circuit (this section
could be a bit muddy)
2 (SJ 289 762) The Harp Inn - about 8.30pm
2 -> 1 (1.30 Miles) Back along
the rim of the marsh
1 (SJ 301 747) Burton Marsh
