There's an incredible renaissance going on in the European Capital of Culture 2008. The area is also home to some fantastic walks, whether you're tracing Merseyside's musical and maritime history or exploring its fine coast and woodlands

View the walks in Merseyside

All walks feature an Ordnance Survey map reference. Super Walks are marked in bold and include comprehensive, step by step directions and a detailed map.

Before you set out

All the walks on this site have been thoroughly researched and were correct at the time they were uploaded onto the site. However, do check via the associated links provided before you set out - things can change and all walk routes are subject to alteration or closure due to unforseen circumstances, works by local landowners, authorities, trasport or utility companies. Also, remember that weather conditions can make some routes difficult, and do read and follow our safety advice

Follow the Countryside code

Knowing what to do when walking in the country is mostly common sense, but always remember the Countryside Code:

Be safe - plan ahead and follow any signs
Leave gates and property as you find them
Protect palnts and animals, and take your litter home
Keep dogs under control
Consider other people

Visit http://www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk/ for further information and tips

Safety Advice - Walking and Your Welfare

Before you stride bravely on any or all of the walks featured on this website, make sure you are appropriately dressed and equipped for the journey. If the terrain is at all challenging, wear walking boots, not trainers: this will help avoid slips and stumbles. If your walk is at a high level take a waterproof, an extra fleece or sweater, high energy snacks and a flask with a hot drink.

Take a map and a compass and make sure you know how to use them. Don't forget your mobile phone, battery fully charged, and before you set off, tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back.

Remember that the weather can deteriorate very quickly, particularly at higher altitudes, so check the forecast before you leave. For fell top walking weather information call the Lake District National Park weatherline on 0870 055 0575. For other high altitude waether forecasts see the Mountain Weather Information service website, http://www.mwis.org.uk/.