Little Eye Rock Formation – Hilbre Island loop from West Kirby

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Little Eye Rock Formation – Hilbre Island loop from West Kirby

Moderate

105

runners

Little Eye Rock Formation – Hilbre Island loop from West Kirby

00:48

6.85km

10m

Running

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.50 km

Little Eye Rock Formation

Highlight • Beach

Don't be tempted to take what appears to be the shorter route from Hoylake. There's a good reason for the designated route out to the islands starting at West Kirby. …

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3.26 km

Tidal Footpath to Hilbre Island

Highlight • Trail

Great place to visit but plan around the tides.

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3.39 km

Dangerous Currents Coastal View

Highlight • Natural

3.42 km

Hilbre Island

Highlight • Natural

Always check the tide times before starting this walk it's a great walk !

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6.33 km

Ice Cream Shop at West Kirby Marina

Highlight • Beach

A well placed ice cream and coffee shop near the end of this walk to grab yourself a well earned treat to round the day off.

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6.35 km

West Kirby Beach and Marine Lake

Highlight • Beach

This busy little beach is only 300 metres long but it lies between a kilometre of sand dunes and a further 2 kilometres of vast sand flats exposed at low …

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6.75 km

West Kirby Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

You can travel to this walk from anywhere on the the Merseyrail network. And from further afield as Merseyrail connects to mainline services at several places. I can also vouch …

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6.77 km

Hannah's Café, West Kirby

Highlight • Cafe

Finished my walk with a coffee and a lovely slice of cake in Hannah's opposite the train station. Great atmosphere, engaging and polite staff and a huge variety of cakes. …

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6.85 km

End point

Train Station

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