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Otterspool to the Pier Head
Liverpool, England
Liverpool, England

Otterspool to the Pier Head

Length9.2 mi
Elev. Gain318.2 ft
Est. Steps21000
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Wheelchair friendly
Stroller friendly
Kid friendly
Dog friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Lake or River
Created by Alan

Otterspool to the Pier Head Introduction

Otterspool to the Pier Head is a 9.3 mile (21,000-step) route located near Liverpool, England. This route has an elevation gain of about 318.2 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Otterspool promenade [Mersey Road] to the World Heritage site at Liverpool’s Pier Head... and back ;) Along the Mersey riverfront on a wide promenade, there is plenty of room for walkers, runners and cyclists. On a warm, sunny day, this is a lovely, peaceful walk along the riverfront. On a winters day it’s... not. I’ve done both and trust me - the summer version is best :) When you arrive at the Pier Head you’re met by the ‘three graces’: the Liver, Cunard and Port of Liverpool buildings. The Albert Dock is a great place to find some refreshment before you start the journey back to Otterspool.

Attractions Near Otterspool to the Pier Head

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Canning Half Tide Dock

Water
Canning Half Tide Dock on the River Mersey, in Liverpool, England, is a half tide dock and is part of the Port of Liverpool. It is situated in the southern dock system, connected to Canning Dock to the east and Albert Dock to the south.

Tate Liverpool

Tourist Attraction
Tate Liverpool is an art gallery and museum in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, and part of Tate, along with Tate St Ives, Cornwall, Tate Britain, London, and Tate Modern, London. The museum was an initiative of the Merseyside Development Corporation. Tate Liverpool was created to display work from the Tate Collection which comprises the national collection of British art from the year 1500 to the present day, and international modern art.

Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool

Water
The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world.

Museum of Liverpool

Tourist Attraction
The Museum of Liverpool in Liverpool, England, is the newest addition to the National Museums Liverpool group having opened in 2011 replacing the former Museum of Liverpool Life. National Museums Liverpool intention is for the new venue to tell the story of Liverpool and its people, and reflect the city’s global significance.

International Slavery Museum

Tourist Attraction
The International Slavery Museum is a museum located in Liverpool, England that focuses on the history and legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. The museum which forms part of the Merseyside Maritime Museum, consists of three main galleries which focus on the lives of people in West Africa, their eventual enslavement, and their continued fight for freedom.

Merseyside Maritime Museum

Tourist Attraction
The Merseyside Maritime Museum is a museum based in the city of Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. It is part of National Museums Liverpool and an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage. It opened for a trial season in 1980 before fully opening in 1984 and expanding in 1986.

2008 MTV Europe Music Awards

Place
The 2008 MTV EMAs (also known as the MTV Europe Music Awards) were held at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England, on 6 November 2008. It was hosted by Katy Perry. This was the second time the awards have taken place in England.

Border Force National Museum

Place
The Border Force National Museum (previously - UK Border Agency) is located in Liverpool, England and holds the national collection of HM Revenue and Customs, one of the most important collections of its type held anywhere in the world. Originally HM Customs & Excise National Museum, the collection is now a gallery located on the basement floor of the Merseyside Maritime Museum at the Albert Dock.

Brunswick Half Tide Dock

Place
Brunswick Half Tide Dock on the River Mersey, England, was a half tide dock and part of the Port of Liverpool. Situated near Brunswick Dock in the southern dock system, it only connected directly to the river.The dock was built by Jesse Hartley, and opened around 1832.Apart from the entrance channel, the dock has now been filled in.

Chester Basin

Place
Chester Basin was a tidal basin on the River Mersey, in Liverpool, England. The basin was situated between the Pier Head and Manchester Dock.

Comments

Chel
2025/08/14
What a lovely walk and view. Will do this route again for sure!
Last updated: Apr 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

9.2 mi

Elev. Gain

318.2 ft

Est. Steps

21000
Created by
Alan
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