Birkenhead Park

Every Sunday, Every Week

Starting at The Grand Entrance, Birkenhead Park 10.00am

FREE  Open to all ages

Start
Arrive at your start point, receive a wristband, walk, run or cycle the distance you want to. The full Birkenhead Park loop is exactly 2 miles. There are three checkpoints around the park.

Checkpoints
1.The Grand Entrance, Birkenhead Park (HYPE HQ)
2. HYPE Park, Park Road East entrance
3. Birkenhead 6th Form, Park Road West entrance
4. Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre, Park Drive

Refreshments
FREE Tea, Coffee or soft drink and sweets for children are provided on your return to the The Grand Entrance.

What to wear
Please ensure you wear comfortable footwear and appropriate clothing for all activities. Please wear safety helmet for cycling!

Did you know?
• Walk Run Cycle Play will be delivered in 6 location this year

• HYPE stands for Helping Young People Everywhere

• The designs of New York’s Central Park and Liverpool’s Sefton Park are inspired by Birkenhead Park

• During the Second World War, United States Pilot, Douglas Goudie, had to make a crash landing in Birkenhead Park in his Spitfire. The engine from the plane is housed in Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton.

• Sir Joseph Paxton designed Birkenhead Park, he was a successful gardener and architect. His portfolio includes the legendary Crystal Palace.

Download the map here

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