2025 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

[Stefan Mikes]

Took a ride to Hilbre Island, its a tidal path off West Kirby beach, you have to leave at low tide and you have a few hours to mooch before you set off back.

I hear a fat bike can float in the case of emergency but you would need to take a paddle with you, too
Have you considered a life vest for the ride?

 

[Chargeride]

Obviously you could outrun the tide even on foot, but thats not how it gets you, suddenly your way forward is blocked by fast moving water, then you turn back to find the same because you are on a higher point, but not high enough.
A couple were rescued last year, they made it to the small Island in waist deep water, but it was cold and windy and hypothermia set in quickly.
As you can see when I say small, about the area of a large house, you will be getting sprayed contantly.