The Smugglers Way

Explore the Smugglers Way

Places Along the Smugglers Way

Follow the historic paths and coastal settlements of Wirral, discovering the places that shaped its maritime past. From the smugglers’ haunts of Egremont to the fortifications of New Brighton, ancient churches, forgotten inns and hidden landing places, each location reveals another chapter in the peninsula’s remarkable history.

Discover Wirral’s Hidden History

Beyond the familiar landmarks lie stories of vanished buildings, remarkable people and events that helped shape the Wirral Peninsula. Explore the locations along our routes, then delve deeper into our Insights collection, where we investigate the people, places and historical mysteries associated with them.

Explore by Area

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Noses and Caves
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The Breck
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Inland Hideaways
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The Moss
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Fort Perch Rock & New Brighton
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Churches and Pubs