Hooton to Hawarden Bridge Walk
Disused railway walk
A walk of about 10.5 to 11.5 miles along the Wirral Way from Hooton station to Hawarden Bridge station. Take the train to Hooton, follow the path and catch the train back from Hawarden Bridge.
- Distance
- 10.5 to 11.5 mi
- Time
- 3.5 to 4 hours
- Train back
- 55min
The walk
From Hooton station, walk to the Wirral Way and follow the path for 4.6 miles to Hawarden Bridge. Getting to and from the path adds 5.0 miles away (about 6 to 7 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off. Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Hawarden Bridge back to Hooton take from 55min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Hooton from the cities
- LiverpoolFrom 35min
- PrestonFrom 1hr 30min
- ManchesterFrom 1hr 31min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 51min
- BirminghamFrom 1hr 54min
- SheffieldFrom 2hr 25min
- LeedsFrom 2hr 25min
- LondonFrom 2hr 31min
Good to know
How long is the Hooton to Hawarden Bridge walk?
About 10.5 to 11.5 miles from station to station: 4.6 miles along the Wirral Way and 5.0 miles away (about 6 to 7 miles on foot) getting to and from the path.
How long does it take to walk from Hooton to Hawarden Bridge?
About 3.5 to 4 hours at 3 miles an hour on the flat path, without stops.
How do you get back from Hawarden Bridge to Hooton?
By train: the quickest journey from Hawarden Bridge back to Hooton takes 55min.
How do you get to Hooton by train?
Hooton is 35min from Liverpool, 1hr 30min from Preston, 1hr 31min from Manchester and 2hr 31min from London by train.