Eastham Village Preservation Association

Public Footpaths

Eastham has two historic public footpaths. One remains open today, crossing the Anselmians Rugby Ground and providing a valuable green walking route from the village. The second was a much-loved shoreline path that once ran from Eastham Ferry to New Ferry, but was closed by Bebington Council in 1958.

EVPA is working to support the re-opening of this former shoreline route, which would restore public access to the Mersey foreshore and reconnect people with an important part of Eastham’s landscape. From this stretch of shoreline you can still appreciate views of the sandstone cliff line that once defined the Eastham and Bromborough waterfront, before much of it was lost to industrial development.

The footpath across the rugby field can be accessed from the village via an unusual sandstone stile on Eastham Village Road, close to the distinctive row of “back-to-front” cottages.

How you can help

• Walk the routes and help keep them valued, visible and well used
• Let us know if you spot blocked paths, damage, fly-tipping or access issues
• Support the shoreline path campaign by sharing local knowledge, old photographs, or memories of the original route
• Join EVPA or volunteer with our projects to help protect Eastham’s historic landscape
• To join just Click on the button below which takes you to the Contact Us page, fill in the form with your details and click ‘Send’