Arrowe Park
Description
The Arrowe park cross country race is set in a country park set below Arrowe Park hospital on the Wirral.
It is mostly on grass and quite open, parts can be muddy depending on the recent weather and the whole course is on a slope. But in general it is a gentle introduction to Cross Country running.
Trail shoes or spikes are best, though road shoes are possible in dry conditions.
The course is shown below, there will bit 2 laps plus a small extra bit at the start to thin the runners out. This makes it a good race for spectators as well.
How to get there
Go down the M56 and onto the M53;
- From M53 Junction 3 take the A552 towards Upton / West Kirby /Heswall / Hospital.
- At lights turn left onto A551 for Heswall / Thingwall.
- At second lights turn right into Arrowe Park at Cherry Orchard pub, CH49 5LW.
Parking
There is plenty of parking behind the Cherry Orchard Pub, but it will fill up.
Amenities
There is a cafe with food/drink and toilets between the car park and course. To use the toilets you may be asked to be a customer at the
cafe. There are no changing facilities.