• The Wirral Peninsula (commonly known as Wirral) has been inhabited since at least 7,000 BC, with evidence of prehistoric human life in the area.
  • It occupies the major portion of the Wirral peninsula, which is bounded by the River Mersey, the Irish Sea, and the River Dee.
  • TEP undertook a landscape character assessment of Wirral’s coast and countryside. The peninsula, home to 350,000 people has some outstanding coastlines and...
  • Wirral Peninsula - perfect for a short break or holiday; with its many attractions, things to do, and fantastic events and festivals.
  • The Wirral Society is a voluntary (non-political) organisation dedicated to fostering a pleasant and sustainable environment in the Wirral peninsula.
  • Interactive tourist map of Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside at PicturesOfEngland.com.
  • The total number of people living on the Wirral Peninsula is higher as the southern part of the peninsula is classed as part of Cheshire.
  • So, administratively at least, the peninsula is now divided and even has two postal divisions: Wirral, Merseyside; and South Wirral, Cheshire.
  • 60.35 sq mi. Geography. Wirral can be defined both as a geographical peninsula and as a socio-cultural area.
  • Only a short journey over or under the River Mersey is the Wirral Peninsula. With 50 miles of beautiful walks and 22 miles of breath-taking coastline...