Holes in the Ground: Historic Marl Pits and Rail Cuttings repurposed for Wildlife and Leisure
Lees Lane Ponds & Neston Rail Cutting, Car park, Wirral Country Park, Neton, Cheshire, CH64 7TH
Ambling along public footpaths we will explore with experts the legacy of our local Agricultural, Geological, and Victorian Heritage and appreciate the hidden gems of former industrial sites repurposed for leisure, recreation and wildlife. Our history spans 250 million years…
Guided Walk – wear suitable footwear and bring waterproofs
Limited disabled access - public footpaths gently sloping mostly level
Booking required
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 1030 - 1230
Location & directions
Lees Lane Ponds & Neston Rail Cutting, Car park, Wirral Country Park, Neton, Cheshire, CH64 7TH
- Directions:
- Start & finish at public car park (free) at Lees Lane, Neston CH64 7TH
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- see below https://padlet.com/wirralgeology/InformationBoard Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/leeslaneponds/
- Booking contact name:
- Robert Perry
- Booking telephone number:
- +441513365863
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Limited disabled access - public footpaths gently sloping mostly level
Additional information
Outside Wirral Heritage Open Days Friends of Lees Lane ponds meet on site every Thursday morning 10:00am to noon. Wirral Geology and Landscape Project regularly organise talks and local field excursions. Please contact us for details.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 30
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
