We left Ness with full waterproofs that stayed on all day and picked up the NCN 56 in Neston. This combination of disused railway and promenade kept us off road and perfectly outlined the Wirral all the way to the Seacombe ferry. We arrived 5 minutes before the ferry and finally got to sit down for flask and food serenaded by Jerry and the Pacemakers! It always prompts a smile to arrive in Liverpool.
It had been 30 years since I have seen the famous skyline of Liverpool, the familiar Three Graces were flanked by new developments so plenty to explore on our day off tomorrow. This famous crossing was a great first ferry on our journey and a gateway to the North.
After the Mersey crossing we worked our way into the city and found the cycle way north along the Leeds-Liverpool canal- not without difficulty.
The rain subsided and was replaced by strong, onshore winds. We stuck to the promenade on arrival in Crosby so as to catch a first glimpse of Anthony Gormley's Another Place.
This turned into an epic crux to our day with horizontal sand blasting and track disappearing into the dunes. Time for a quick picture before retreating inland and the comfort of Blundell B&B. After a warm welcome from Debi with a mug of tea and having hosed down the bikes all was well again.
Having just completed our first 1000 km we finished the day with an exceptionally good Thai meal at Ayutthaya restaurant. We had the great company of Frank and Cath on the next table who, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, waxed lyirical about their city.
Figures:
Distance:- 53 km
Cycle Time:- 4 hours 32 minutes
Average speed:- 11.7 kph
Total Distance:- 1018 km
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