Thurstaston Common, Protected natural area in Wirral Peninsula, England.
The 61-hectare natural reserve contains heathland, woodland, and grassland areas, supporting various plant species including heather, gorse, and sundew.
The site received its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1954, recognizing the importance of its biological and geological features.
Thor's Stone, a sandstone outcrop within the common, connects to local traditions where children performed annual dances during the nineteenth century.
The location offers multiple walking trails throughout its diverse landscapes, with parking facilities and accessibility via public transportation.
The common maintains wet and dry heath habitats where rare plant species grow, including two types of carnivorous sundew plants.
GPS coordinates: 53.35500,-3.13500
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:43
Wirral Country Park
1.6 km
Hill Bark
991 m
Thurstaston Hall
771 m
St. Bartholomew's Church, Thurstaston
749 m
Irby Hall
1.1 km
Dee Cliffs
1.7 km
Hill Bark Farmhouse
1.1 km
Old Post Office
1.9 km
Manor Farmhouse
1.9 km
Thurstaston War Memorial
726 m
Barn To Dawpool Farm, To West Of Other Buildings Granary To Dawpool Farm, To West Of Other Buildings
672 m
Gatepiers To North Of Thurstaston Hall
717 m
House to east of village green
1.9 km
Dawpool Farmhouse
626 m
Banks Farmhouse, Caldy
1.9 km
Dee Haven
1.9 km
No. 2 (Half Inn House) and No. 4 The Nook
1.9 km
Caldy Manor
2 km
Cattle Sheds Incorporating Smithy And Implement Shed At Dawpool Farm
702 m
Former Thurstaston School
680 m
Irby Farmhouse
1.2 km
South Lodge with Attached Gates and Gate Piers
578 m
The Clock Tower
615 m
Sundial approximately 40 metres to south of St Bartholomew's Church
785 m
Outbuildings at Hill Bark Farm
1.1 km
96, Caldy Road
1.9 km
Tower of former church of St Bartholomew
776 m
Milepost, S of B5140 roundabout
1 kmReviews
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