Wirral Traverse

This had been lurking at the back of my mind for some time as an interesting long run. It worked well, and I set off from Kinnerton Old Road in dank and drizzly weather. Through Hawarden, then down to the Blue Bridge which leads to a long and tortuous section through the Deeside Industrial Estates. I'd done this on a bike with M and the Scouts a few years ago, which helped. It is a relief to gain the duckboards adjacent to the Dee Estuary and finally start to head in the right direction. You can really get a nice rhythm going, past Burton and Neston - all very peaceful away from cars. Then a little detour inland to gain the Wirral Way, which is a tad dull in places with trees on both sides. Several sections are recognisable from races like Thurstaston MT and the like, and it was all very wet after recent deluges. I got to West Kirby in less than 2.20, and carried on to the golf course for the full trip, before meeting Kate for the completist walk to Hilbre and a picnic.