England Travel

West Kirby Beach

Yesterday we had a great day at West Kirby Beach and Marine lake. We saw Hilbre Islands, they look beautiful.

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You can click on the panorama to see it bigger.

The Hilbre Islands are situated at the mouth of the Dee Estuary and they are important as a stopping-off point for the twice-yearly migration of birds along the west coast of Britain.

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West Kirby, from the path between the Marine lake and River Dee.

The Marine lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in the UK. It was build in 1899 and reconstructed in 1985. It is home to Wirral Sailing Centre.

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It was a strange feeling to walk between a lake and a river on a small path. But I can’t wait to do it again.

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Obviously I got an ice cream, with forest fruit topping and flake.

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I loved it! It was a great day out with a lovely sun and a great landscape. I hope we’ll have many beautiful days, so we can go there again. There are 200 place of free parking, but if it’s crowded you can go in the pay & display parking lot.