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Over a Century of Vigilance
In November 1888, a group of prominent Wirral business people came together with a shared vision: to protect our local footpaths. Within just a few years, they had surveyed much of the Wirral's footpath system and published some of the area's first dedicated walking maps.
Throughout our history, we have never backed down from a challenge. We have fought cases through the courts to prevent landowners and railway companies from closing or unsafely diverting paths. We also provided and erected the iconic black and white fingerposts you still see guiding walkers today.
From holding early Local Authorities accountable to carrying out vital clearance work, our keen band of members, ranging historically from 150 to 600 dedicated individuals, has maintained a constant watch over the Wirral’s countryside.
What we do
Protect Rights of way: We scrutinise proposals affecting public paths and challenge threats to access. We raise issues on public rights of way.
Maintain Footpaths: We participate in, and organise the regular clearances of public rights of way.
Help people explore: We publish walking routes and encourage people to enjoy the Wirral's countryside.
See what we're doing
Follow our latest path clearances, walks, and work across the Wirral.
The future of Wirral's footpaths
The future of Wirral’s countryside depends on you. As a member, you’ll help protect our local footpaths, green spaces, and rights of way.
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