A Walk from Seacombe Ferry to New Brighton

Today I decided to walk along the Mersey promenade from the Seacombe Ferry landing stage to New Brighton. It’s a lovely walk with no traffic allowed on the prom. There are fine views across the Mersey to the North Liverpool docks. In the distance you can see Liverpool’s Pier Head.

After the walk, I met my friend John in the Bow-Legged Beagle for some real ale.

The weather was not ideal for photography, but this is my journal, so I’ve decided to publish some of them, as a memory of the walk. Maybe next time I do it, it’ll be in sunny weather so I can get some better photos.

The Isle of Man ferry was in port.

Liverpool Pier Head.

The Atlantis Dweller was berthed at the Pier Head. If you follow the link, you’ll find a page on the Marine Traffic app (John told me about it the other day) describing the ship. It contains details of the vessel and its current location. As I write this, it’s berthed in Aberdeen.

While I was walking along the prom the Atlantis Dweller left the Pier Head, heading out to open sea.

The ship approaching the Isle of Man ferry.

The ship approaching Everton’s new football stadium.

I’m no expert at wildlife photography, but I did manage to capture this seagull standing on the prom’s iron railing, watching the world go by.

A bit further on, the Mersey Ferry, the Royal Iris passed by. In the following photo it’s passing Everton’s new football stadium.

Next, it’s between the Victoria Tower and the Tobacco Warehouse at Stanley Dock.

Soon after it’s approaching the Isle of Man ferry.

The first pub along the prom is The Ferry at Egremont. A pub I’ve never visited and probably never will (better pubs are available).

While walking along the prom, I was passed by many cyclists. Just past The Ferry pub several in brightly coloured jackets headed my way.

There were also lots of runners, and people just taking a stroll. Today was a Thursday so the prom was quiet. It can get very busy at weekends.

Looking back towards the Ferry pub and the Pier Head.

Various views back towards Liverpool and the Pier Head.

As you get closer to New Brighton, keep looking up the side streets for The Magazine pub, it’s easy to spot. It’s often in the beer guide (it’s in the 2026 edition) and has won numerous Camra Wirral awards. I had a pint of Trappers Hat bitter (brewed by Brimstage) and a good rest.

While walking along the prom I was hoping to see the Isle of Man ferry depart. It left while I was supping my pint. When I got back to the prom you could see it disappearing into the distance, too far away for a photo. Not only that, up-river I could see a roll on/roll off ferry berthing at the Birkenhead ferry terminal. I missed two ships passing.

There are benches all along the prom, for you to have a rest. Many near New Brighton have memorials on them.

The Seaforth Dock is almost opposite New Brighton.

As I get older (I’m seventy) walking is becoming more and more of a problem, I wrote about this here. The walk along the prom is around three miles on a hard surface. It took me days to get over it.

When I finally got to the Bow-Legged Beagle it was just opening, I was one of its first customers that day.

Continued on the next post.