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'''Liverpool''' is a city in the [[UK]], on the Mersey estuary west of [[Manchester]]. | '''Liverpool''' is a city in the [[UK]], on the Mersey estuary west of [[Manchester]]. | ||
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| − | ===West towards [[Wales]]=== | + | === West towards [[Wales]] === |
Almost all Liverpool traffic going to Wales will use the A550 (Welsh Road), not the M53. The best place to stand is at the beginning of the A550. To get there, take a bus down the A41, or take a train to Hooton station, then follow the signs saying 'North Wales' (the A550 is about 20 minutes walk from the station). There is a petrol station, but don't bother trying it as no traffic going towards Wales seems to use it. Hitch on the A550 itself - it is a good road, but is very narrow. There is an OK spot next to the church behind the petrol station, or you can walk for five minutes to a road junction where you have more space and better visibility. | Almost all Liverpool traffic going to Wales will use the A550 (Welsh Road), not the M53. The best place to stand is at the beginning of the A550. To get there, take a bus down the A41, or take a train to Hooton station, then follow the signs saying 'North Wales' (the A550 is about 20 minutes walk from the station). There is a petrol station, but don't bother trying it as no traffic going towards Wales seems to use it. Hitch on the A550 itself - it is a good road, but is very narrow. There is an OK spot next to the church behind the petrol station, or you can walk for five minutes to a road junction where you have more space and better visibility. | ||
One group of hitchers got a ride in 15 minutes, and another lone hitcher got a ride in 30 minutes. | One group of hitchers got a ride in 15 minutes, and another lone hitcher got a ride in 30 minutes. | ||
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Hitching the M53 from the city centre is a complete headache & not recommended. | Hitching the M53 from the city centre is a complete headache & not recommended. | ||
| − | ===East on the M62 to [[Manchester]], [[Leeds]] & the M6 North & South to [[Birmingham]]=== | + | === East on the M62 to [[Manchester]], [[Leeds]] & the M6 North & South to [[Birmingham]] === |
Take a train or a bus to the station called "Broadgreen". More close to the big road junction, before the motorway starts, there's a bus stop "{{Maps place|5378|Broadgreen, The Rocket PH (opp)}}". | Take a train or a bus to the station called "Broadgreen". More close to the big road junction, before the motorway starts, there's a bus stop "{{Maps place|5378|Broadgreen, The Rocket PH (opp)}}". | ||
If you want to turn to the M6, it might be a good idea to jump out at the {{Maps place|7020|Burtonwood Services}} and ask for rides. | If you want to turn to the M6, it might be a good idea to jump out at the {{Maps place|7020|Burtonwood Services}} and ask for rides. | ||
| − | ==Hitching In== | + | == Hitching In == |
| − | ==Public Transport== | + | == Public Transport == |
| − | ==Places to Visit== | + | == Places to Visit == |
| − | ==Places to Avoid== | + | == Places to Avoid == |
| − | ==Accommodation and Sleep== | + | == Accommodation and Sleep == |
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| + | == Other Useful Info == | ||
| + | Being Liverpool, you may be the target both of freezing winds & mockery from the locals (mockery is Liverpool's primary sport). Both will make you build character if you let them, so try & avoid that. | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom]] | [[Category:United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:E20]] | [[Category:E20]] | ||
Revision as of 14:53, 5 April 2011
Liverpool
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United Kingdom |
| State: | North West England |
| Population: | 435,000 |
| Major roads: | M53, M62 |
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Liverpool is a city in the UK, on the Mersey estuary west of Manchester.
Hitchhiking out
West towards Wales
Almost all Liverpool traffic going to Wales will use the A550 (Welsh Road), not the M53. The best place to stand is at the beginning of the A550. To get there, take a bus down the A41, or take a train to Hooton station, then follow the signs saying 'North Wales' (the A550 is about 20 minutes walk from the station). There is a petrol station, but don't bother trying it as no traffic going towards Wales seems to use it. Hitch on the A550 itself - it is a good road, but is very narrow. There is an OK spot next to the church behind the petrol station, or you can walk for five minutes to a road junction where you have more space and better visibility. One group of hitchers got a ride in 15 minutes, and another lone hitcher got a ride in 30 minutes.
Hitching the M53 from the city centre is a complete headache & not recommended.
East on the M62 to Manchester, Leeds & the M6 North & South to Birmingham
Take a train or a bus to the station called "Broadgreen". More close to the big road junction, before the motorway starts, there's a bus stop "Broadgreen, The Rocket PH (opp)".
If you want to turn to the M6, it might be a good idea to jump out at the Burtonwood Services and ask for rides.
Hitching In
Public Transport
Places to Visit
Places to Avoid
Accommodation and Sleep
Other Useful Info
Being Liverpool, you may be the target both of freezing winds & mockery from the locals (mockery is Liverpool's primary sport). Both will make you build character if you let them, so try & avoid that.
