West Kirby Marine Lake

Surrounded by water on three sides and with strong breezes from the Irish Sea, Wirral is a haven for "Windcatchers" and there is no more perfect place than West Kirby Marine Lake.

Set on the very tip of the Peninsula with stunning views of the Welsh Hills and the Dee Estuary, this man-made saltwater lake is fast becoming a top tourist destination. It is 52 acres in size, 5 foot deep and totally enclosed, making it an exceptionally safe facility.

The Lake is home to the Wirral Sailing School, which offers courses in sailing, windsurfing and canoeing, making it the ideal place to indulge your adventurous side. The less energetic can also enjoy West Kirby’s Marine Lake by taking a leisurely stroll around the border of the lake or along the stretch of beach from West Kirby to Red Rocks at Hoylake.

Water sports fans are reminded to wear appropriate footwear whilst using the marine lake due to the presence of weaver fish with sharp poisonous barbs

Private craft can be admitted by purchase of daily lake licence, annual or seasonal licence.

PLEASE NOTE:
Civil engineering works are currently underway at West Kirby Marine Lake. The lining to the outer perimeter wall is being replaced as part of a 15 week refurbishment contract which started on March 9th. While the work takes place the lake will be closed to all users and the lake walkway will be closed to all pedestrians. The lake will be emptied periodically to allow work inside the lake to progress.

The perimeter walkway is to be resurfaced, and refurbishment of the jetties will also take place. There will also be some works to the rock armour which provides additional protection to the lake. Due to tidal constraints work will take place 12 hours per day, 7 days a week.

West Kirby Sailing Club has been consulted throughout the planning stages and arrangements are in place to allow the 60th Anniversary of the Wilson Trophy event to continue as normal in May.

For more information contact Streetscene on 0151 606 2004