Carbon Trail Irlam To Warrington Bank Quay

by Susan Whittle
1 year ago
Near Lower Irlam, GB

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Stage 3 of the 'Carbon Trail' walking route - created as part of the Carbon Landscape project - links Irlam and Warrington Town Centre. Beginning at the characterful Irlam Station with its cafe and bar.
-Hollins Green Village with its pubs and duck pond..
-Wide views from Pestfurlong Hill. topped with the Willow Stuctures..
-Birchwood Forest Park and streamside paths along Birchwood Brook.
- Pretty Woolston Park, including the new 'Linear Park' with its family cycling trail. and This section goes through Glazebrook and Hollins Green, Pestfurlong Hill, G
- Pretty Woolston Park, including the newer 'Linear Park' with its cycleway.
- New Cut Heritage Trail, which sees a continuation of the linear family cycling trail., and finally, the River Mersey.

Almost all of the second half of the route, from Birchwood to Warrington, is step-free and therefore suitable for pushchair and wheelchair-users. A lift is available at Birchwood station, to which access can be obtained from the southern side by pressing a button that alerts station staff.

Toilets are available at the train and bus stations in Warrington and Birchwood, and in Warrington town centre, Birchwood shopping mall and Irlam station cafe, and in Birchwood Forest Park (subject to staff availability).

Refreshments opportunities can be found in Warrington and Irlam town centres, Birchwood shopping mall, and also at the two pubs in Hollins Green village and at the Irlam Station cafe and bar.