Arriving at
Ness Gardens in lovely warm weather, I was quickly joined by Keith, Bryan W had
just returned from a Scandinavian holiday, George, Trevor, Andy W, Andy B and
Neil.
Enquiring on
whether anybody had a planned ride, Andy W said he was only out for a meet,
Trevor like Andy W was out for a morning ride and those remaining had ideas for
lunch but couldn’t recommend a pub. We were missing ‘Wirral Travel Guide’ Brian
Mac, and so we settled on a fish and chip emporium at New Brighton that Bryan W
and George knew. A route was then agreed to our lunch stop via the Wirral Way, Hoylake
and the coast. Bryan led us through Neston to the Wirral Way where Trevor left
us to return home. At West Kirby, George took us to Hoylake and the coast where
we were able to observe the contrasting architectural delights of the offshore
windfarms and Victorian water features.
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| Photos by Mike G |
We arrived at
New Brighton with George very confident on the location of our lunchtime
eatery. Having almost passed through New Brighton via Marine Lake we turned
around retracing our route until the correct fish and chip shop was found, The
Seaside Café. We were able to sit outside in the warm sunshine and enjoy a
wonderful fare. Certainly, a holiday feel to the place. As Andy B said ‘Where
could you find a ‘place’ where lunch is £6:50 and such value’. Others had chips
and tomato sauce, beef burger, steak pie and a calorie filling big breakfast.
There was certainly a leisurely feel to the ride.
After lunch we
set off for Egremont Promenade following the Wirral Circular Trail. We stopped
quite frequently taking in the views of the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool
Waterfront. The Trail signage in places could be improved on this section, but
with each of us using our memories we found our way to the submarine museum, Birkenhead
Priory, Cammell Laird through Bromborough and onto Eastham via the Country Park.
A circuitous route through the housing estates of Eastham followed, returning
via Raby and Neston on quiet roads, arriving at Ness Gardens in time for
refreshments. Overall about 40 miles at a leisurely pace, with plenty of
sunshine and lovely company.
MG
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