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Introduction

• King's Parade is in New Brighton.
  There is a pedestrian coastal walk called Ian Fraser Walk which goes from the junction of King's Parade and Coastal Drive to Perch Rock Car Park.
  This guide covers the main area of King's Parade, Marine Retail Park, up to Perch Rock Car Park.
  This guide runs from the junction of King's Parade, Coastal Drive at the west end and the junction of Perch Rock Car Park and Marine Promenade at the east end.
  The route is approximately 1.4 miles (2253 metres) and takes approximately 30 minutes to walk.
  Pathway surfaces are concrete paving slabs and block paving.
  The pathways have some uneven sections, which include some raised manhole covers.
  The road surfaces are tarmac, with dropped kerbs and tactile paving at most crossing points.
  There are opportunities to sit and rest.
  This route is uphill and steep.

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Getting Here

• *By Car*
• The M53 Junction 1 is approximately 1.8 miles away via the A554.
• *Parking*
• There are Blue Badge and on street standard parking available on the main route and surrounding roads.
• Several public car parks are also available.
• *By Bus*
• There are several bus stops along the route with direct services to Liverpool, Birkenhead, Liscard, Woodside, Clatterbridge and some local services.
• For information on bus services please click here
• *By Train*
• New Brighton Station is located on Atherton Street, approximately 0.5 miles from the area.
• There is step-free access to all platforms at this station.
• There are direct train services available to Liverpool Central, Wallasey Village and Birkenhead.
• For information on the station please click here .

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Parking

• *On Street Parking*
• From the junction of Coastal Drive and King's Parade leading up to Tower Promenade there is Blue Badge and standard on street parking available.
• Blue Badge holders must display their badge clearly in the front window.
• *Public Car Parks*
• There are several free car parks along this route, such as King's Parade by Bubbles' World of Play, Marine Retail Park, Marine Point Retail & Leisure Park and Perch Rock Car Park.

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Ian Fraser Walk - Pedestrian Walkway

• The Ian Fraser Walk starts from the junction of Coastal Drive and King's Parade through to Marine Promenade (Perch Rock Car Park).
• The route is approximately 0.6 miles (966 metres) and takes approximately 15 -20minutes to walk.
• There are plenty of opportunities to sit, rest and enjoy the view.
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, railings, cycle racks, bins, bollards and signboards.
• The pathways are tarmac and concrete.
• There are various access points along King's Parade leading to the walkway and to the beach along this route.
• Along this route you will pass the boating pond, Bubbles' World of Play, Marine Retail Park, Travelodge, Marine Point Retail & Leisure Park and various restaurants and coffee shops.

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Junction Coastal Drive - King's Parade (Pierrot Statue)

• There are several crossings at this junction to cross Coastal Drive and King's Parade.
• There are safe crossings on both sides of Kings Parade and on Coastal Drive.
• All crossings have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
• The pathways are tarmac and block paving.
• There is signage at this junction.

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Coastal Drive - Portland Street via King's Parade

• The pathways on both sides of the road in this section are formed of tarmac, concrete paving and block paving.
• The pathways on both sides are wide.
• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, railings, cycle racks, bus stops, bins, bollards and signboards.
• There is ample seating.
• There is on street parking on both sides of the road.
• Parking is restricted Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, with no return within 1 hour. There are no restrictions from 6pm through to 8am.

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Junction Portland Street - King's Parade

• The crossing on King's Parade is located opposite Bubbles' World of Play (children's amusement centre).
• The safe crossings on King's Parade and Portland Street have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
• The pathways on both sides of the road are block paving and tarmac.
• There is a free car park next to Bubbles' World of Play.

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Portland Street to Atherton Street via King's Parade

• The pathways on both sides of the road in this section are formed of tarmac, concrete and block paving.
• The pathways on both sides are wide.
• There is ample seating.
• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signposts, railings, bus stops and bins.
• There is on street parking on both sides of the road.
• Parking is restricted Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, with no return within 1 hour. There are no restrictions from 6pm through to 8am.

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Junction King's Parade - Atherton Street - New Brighton Station

• There are several crossings at this junction to cross King's Parade and Atherton Street.
• The pedestrian crossings that have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
• The pedestrian crossings are push button controlled with visual signals.
• The surface of the roads is tarmac.
• The surface of the pathways is block paving and tarmac.

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Atherton Street - New Brighton Station

• Atherton Street is located opposite Marine Point Retail Park.
• New Brighton Station is at the top end of Atherton Street and the route is via a steep hill.
• The route is approximately 0.2 miles (322 metres) and takes approximately 10-15 minutes to walk.
• The pathways are tarmac and concrete paving.
• The pathways have some uneven sections, which include some raised manhole covers.
• The road surfaces are tarmac, with dropped kerbs and tactile paving at most crossing points.

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Atherton Street to Rowson Street via King's Parade

• The pathways on both sides of the road in this section are formed of tarmac, concrete and block paving.
• The pathways on both sides are wide.
• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signposts, bus stops and bins.
• There is on street parking on both sides of the road.
• Parking is restricted Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, with no return within 1 hour. There are no restrictions from 6pm through to 8am.

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Junction Rowson Street - Marine Pound Retail and Leisure Park via King's Parade

• There are several safe crossings at this junction to cross Rowson Street, King's Parade and Marine Promenade.
• The pedestrian crossings have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
• The pathways have some uneven sections, which include some raised manhole covers.
• The road surfaces are tarmac, with dropped kerbs and tactile paving at most crossing points.
• The pathways are tarmac and block paved.
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, railings, cycle racks, bus stops, bins and signposts.
• There are Blue Badge and standard on street parking bays along Marine Promenade.

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Rowson Street - Perch Rock Car Park via Marine Promenade

• The pathways on both sides of the road in this section are formed of tarmac, concrete and block paving.
• The pathways on both sides are wide.
• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, railings, cycle racks, bus stops, bins, bollards and signposts.
• There is ample seating along the promenade.
• There is Blue Badge and standard on street parking on both sides of the road.
• There are no time restrictions for parking along this section of road.

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Junction Perch Rock Car Park via Marine Promenade

• The crossings on Marine Promenade are located opposite the Floral Pavilion Theatre.
• The safe crossings on Marine Promenade and at the entrance of Perch Rock Car Park have dropped kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
• The pathways are tarmac and block paving.
• Perch Rock Car Park is a free car park.
• There is ample seating along the promenade - Ian Fraser Walk.

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Perch Rock Car Park - The Beatles Monument via Marine Promenade

• The pathways on both sides of the road in this section are formed of tarmac, concrete and block paving.
• The pathways on both sides are wide.
• There are some uneven areas on the pathways throughout this section.
• There are some obstructions along the pavement on both sides such as signs, railings, cycle racks, bins, bollards and signboards.
• There is ample seating along the promenade.
• There is on street parking on both sides of the road.
• Parking is restricted Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, with no return within 1 hour. There are no restrictions from 6pm through to 8am.

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Toilets

• There are no public toilets along this route.
• Some car parks, shops and restaurants may have facilities for customer use.