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Parkgate to Saughall, 10 miles. Sunday, 28th March.

Today we walked from Parkgate to Saughall although we saw the river a lot less this time compared to out first day. It was warmer as well although still we needed a few layers. We started where we had finished last time and walked along a path that followed the river edge. There were more people today walking as well. We went much further in land this time but could still see the industry by Deeside and Shotton. We went through a few villages and small towns today like; Burton, Shotwick (where we visited the church) and Puddington (where we stopped for lunch). Today was longer than the first although it flew by. Most of the walk was through fileds and countryside although towards the end we had to walk by the A55 and over one of the bridges before making our way back into the surrounding fields. Along this final part we also walked past the site of Shotwick castle, which unfortunately had been blocked off. Then we could see Saughall again and we ended in the local pub for a well earned drink. 

Hoylake to Parkgate, 9 miles. Sunday, 7th March.

Today we walked from Hoylake to Parkgate in the Wirral. The weather was sunny but it was also a bit cold although we had come prepared with our new walking geer.

We started at the beach by Hilbre Island and made our way around the coast until we got further in land although we could see where the mouth met the sea throughout the entire walk. We also walked a few miles along the Wirral Way which was much more sheltered therefore it was less windy. After a couple of hours we stopped for lunch at a visitor centre along the path. We then carried on towards the riverside again but because of the way the river was changed years ago the water was on the Welsh side of the river. As we came closer to the end of our walk we headed into houses much more and lost view of the river. When we finally caught sight of the Dee again we could also see our destination, Parkgate, from then on we simply followed a foot path along the edge of the river.