Hoylake Travel Guide

  Northern Train
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  • Northern Train
      Northern Train
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  • Hoylake promenade
      Hoylake promenade
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  • Town Centre during Open
      Town Centre during Open
    by SueWarwick
  • Golf at Open 06
      Golf at Open 06
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  • Merseyrail travel pass
      Merseyrail travel pass
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Things to Do  

The beach

The beach, Hoylake

 Britannia2 Says:  Hoylake is really a residential town but I guess one of its main attractions must be the beach. Not a family fun beach - more of a walking the dog beach or somewhere simply to walk for pleasure or relaxation. I do not think there are ever many people on the beach but for... 

Most famous resident?

Most famous resident?, Hoylake

 Britannia2 Says:  I am a big Beatles fan and fan of 60s music in general and have just bought Cynthia Lennons book which is simply called John. For those under 50 John Lennon was a Beatle and he married Hoylake girl Cynthia in 1962. Now an internet site says Cynthia lived at 18 Trinity Road... 

Lifeboat Open Day

Lifeboat Open Day, Hoylake

 SueWarwick Says:  Every year Hoyalke Lifeboat station holds its open day (usually on the August bank holiday)One of the main attractions is the air display especially as every other year the Red Arrows do a display.Ohter attractions include a funfair, charity stalls, raffles, classic cars and... 

A new lighthouse!!

A new lighthouse!!, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  This lighthouse is a very new one.....being a folly incorporated into a new house just by Red Rocks. What a view over Hilbre and of the sunsets there must be though from that conservatory!! 

Restaurants  

Marstons 2 for 1: What news from Rome?

Marstons 2 for 1: What news from Rome?, Hoylake

 maurice1234 Says:  I keep this simple, when families are out for meals out the last thing they want is a long delay in the food arriving. Trying to entertain kids who are hungry will test anyone’s nerves. To add salt to the wounds is the fact when it did arrive, it is not exactly what you ask... 

Green Lodge Hotel: Green Lodge Hotel

Green Lodge Hotel: Green Lodge Hotel, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:   Sunday roast with all the trimmings!Carvery is great value at just under £6 - they'll generously carve the meats for you (a choice of 3 or sample some of each) and then you help yourself to potatoes and veggies. lovely! 

Nightlife  

Promenade: Sunset Strollers
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Just like at West Kirby lovely sunsets over Hilbre can be seen from the promenade end at Hoylake. Indeed Hilbe looks a lot closer from here but remember you must cross to Hilbre from West Kirby to be on the safe side.

Updated Feb 9, 2003

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Transportation  

North West Rover

North West Rover, Hoylake

 Britannia2 Says:  Available from Hoylake station - bounded by Carlisle - Settle - Leeds (Hoylake falls in this section) - Huddersfield - Manchester Picadilly - Warrington - Chester - Shotton - and Wirral and Irish Sea coasts. Also Dumfries / Lockerbie/ Hexham - Carlisle and also Carlisle -... 

Merseyrail

Merseyrail, Hoylake

 Britannia2 Says:  Merseyrail provide Hoylake with a 15 minute weekday servcice and a 30 minute off peak service on the Liverpool to West Kirby line. The electric trains are fast and efficient and easy to use. Beware though that they are the only trains in the north of England to work on the... 

Train to Hoylake

Train to Hoylake, Hoylake

 SueWarwick Says:  Trains run from Liverpool to Hoylake via Birkenhead on the Wirral Line every 15 minutes Monday - Saturday during the day, every 30 minutes at other times.The trains will be heading to West Kirby.Journey from Liverpool Lime street is around 30 minutes.Hoylake station is... 

Local Customs  

Lifeboat Open Day
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Come the August bank holiday the lifeboat station has an open day and the promenade at Hoylake becomes thronged with people watching air shows over the beach, visiting many stalls and enjoying the funfairs too.

Written Mar 16, 2006

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Off The Beaten Path  

Leasowe Lighthousse

Leasowe Lighthousse, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  Here's a view of the front of the lighthouse -must be terrific views of the Dee Estuary from the top. They even have a webcam now so you too can see the view. Just check out the link below. 

Sea Embankment

Sea Embankment, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  OK enough detours - we're supposed to be heading for New Brighton :-)The coastal path and embankment, the sea defence continues past the lighthouse on the way to New Brighton. 

Beyond the lighthouse

Beyond the lighthouse, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  When you have finished visiting the lighthouse make another short detour by carrying on the path going behind the lighthouse, pass some farms and you will come to some more small lakes which are often frequented by anglers....but I come up here to get a lovely reflection of... 

Into the fields....

Into the fields...., Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  A detour from the coast embankment path near the leasowe lighthouse takes you into some fields where you will discover some small ponds where you can observe local wildlife and many birds. 

Approaching Leasowe

Approaching Leasowe, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  A short distance from Meols (approx 15 minute walk) a light house can be seen at Leasowe in nearby fields just the other side of the embankment path following the coast. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Sand Yachts

Sand Yachts, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  Its not so unusual to see yachts at sea but here at Hoylake there are sand yachts and parakarts to be seen zipping along the sand....now that looks fun. Available on Hoylake and Meols beaches.You must have liability insurance and belong to the Wirral Sandyacht club.Details... 

Microlites

Microlites, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  Here's a closer view of the microlites, the area where they sit is so compact! Not so sure I'd like to fly one but the view must be great. 

Favorites  

Promenade Fountain

Promenade Fountain, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  Its a lovely stroll along the promenade, watching the various beach activities such as the kite flying and sand yachts. Here's a view of the promenade through an old water fountain (no longer functional). 

Promenade

Promenade, Hoylake

 sandysmith Says:  Along the promenade are many large houses - most are retirement homes (Hoylake has an elederly population) for those who enjoy the seaviews. Some of the architecture is quite ornate......perhaps over the top?? 

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