Outer Basin

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Cheshire

England

Outer Basin

Birkenhead Central Railway Station
Birkenhead Central Railway Station Credit: David Robinson

Outer Basin is a natural freshwater feature located in Cheshire, England. It is a pristine and picturesque area consisting of a lake, pool, pond, and a freshwater marsh. The basin is nestled within a lush and diverse ecosystem, showcasing the region's rich natural beauty.

The lake within Outer Basin is a significant feature, covering a considerable area and providing a serene and tranquil environment. It is characterized by its crystal-clear freshwater, which supports a variety of aquatic life, including fish, birds, and other wildlife. The lake's calm waters are perfect for boating and other water-based recreational activities, attracting visitors of all ages.

Adjacent to the lake is a smaller pool, which is shallower and surrounded by verdant vegetation. The pool serves as a habitat for various aquatic plants and animals, and its calm waters create a peaceful atmosphere for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

A pond is also present within Outer Basin, offering a smaller and more intimate setting. The pond is teeming with aquatic life, including small fish and invertebrates, and its still waters reflect the surrounding trees and vegetation, creating a picturesque scene.

Lastly, Outer Basin boasts a flourishing freshwater marsh. This wetland is characterized by its abundant reeds, grasses, and other aquatic vegetation. It serves as a vital habitat for numerous bird species, amphibians, and insects. The marsh is an excellent location for birdwatching and provides a unique opportunity to observe and study these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

Overall, Outer Basin in Cheshire is a stunning natural landscape, offering a diverse range of freshwater features, including a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh. Its pristine beauty and abundant wildlife make it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Outer Basin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.385749/-3.0092572 or Grid Reference SJ3288. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Birkenhead Central Railway Station
Birkenhead Central Railway Station
Alexandra Towing Co tug 'North Buoy' passing Woodside landing stage – 1969 Steam tug with 1000ihp triple expansion engine, built 1959 by Scott & Sons of Bowling. A typical Mersey tug, it later saw service at Swansea before being sold to Italy in 1972, broken up 1988. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?a1PageSize=75&ship_listOrder=Sorter_types&ship_listDir=DESC&a1Order=Sorter_name&a1Dir=ASC&a1Page=320&ref=17650&vessel=NORTH+BUOY" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.clydeships.co.uk/view.php?a1PageSize=75&ship_listOrder=Sorter_types&ship_listDir=DESC&a1Order=Sorter_name&a1Dir=ASC&a1Page=320&ref=17650&vessel=NORTH+BUOY">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Alexandra Towing Co tug 'North Buoy' passing Woodside landing stage – 1969
Steam tug with 1000ihp triple expansion engine, built 1959 by Scott & Sons of Bowling. A typical Mersey tug, it later saw service at Swansea before being sold to Italy in 1972, broken up 1988. See LinkExternal link
Mollington Street motive power depot, Birkenhead – 1965 This was the main Birkenhead depot, provided locomotives for both passenger services and the heavy freight traffic out of Birkenhead docks. A variety of locomotives can be seen in this view.

Centre stage is 42968, one of the 2-6-0 locomotives designed by William Stanier soon after he moved to the LMS Railway. This particular locomotive has survived into preservation as the sole survivor of the class and is currently (2021) at the Severn Valley Railway <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2440423" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2440423">Link</a>
Mollington Street motive power depot, Birkenhead – 1965
This was the main Birkenhead depot, provided locomotives for both passenger services and the heavy freight traffic out of Birkenhead docks. A variety of locomotives can be seen in this view. Centre stage is 42968, one of the 2-6-0 locomotives designed by William Stanier soon after he moved to the LMS Railway. This particular locomotive has survived into preservation as the sole survivor of the class and is currently (2021) at the Severn Valley Railway Link
Queens Dock Queens Dock with the Liverpool Watersports Centre at Mariners Wharf with the backdrop of the X1 Tower and in the distance the Anglican Cathedral
Queens Dock
Queens Dock with the Liverpool Watersports Centre at Mariners Wharf with the backdrop of the X1 Tower and in the distance the Anglican Cathedral
Old Anchor by the River Mersey Trans Pennine Trail passing an old anchor by the River Mersey alongside Brunswick Business Park
Old Anchor by the River Mersey
Trans Pennine Trail passing an old anchor by the River Mersey alongside Brunswick Business Park
Cammell Laird Shipyard Cammell Laird Shipyard on the River Mersey with RFA Tideforce A139 on site
Cammell Laird Shipyard
Cammell Laird Shipyard on the River Mersey with RFA Tideforce A139 on site
Tranmere Oil Terminal Tranmere Oil Terminal pier with storage tanks behind
Tranmere Oil Terminal
Tranmere Oil Terminal pier with storage tanks behind
Albert Dock, Liverpool
Albert Dock, Liverpool
The Wheel of Liverpool and surrounding buildings
The Wheel of Liverpool and surrounding buildings
Birkenhead Ferries MV Overchurch – 1970 By this time the Mersey ferries had come under control of the Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive, but Overchurch still carried the former Birkenhead Corporation livery of black hull and red funnel with black top and thin band. Behind is the Albert Dock, not yet a heritage attraction and on the skyline the Anglican Cathedral is still not yet complete.
Birkenhead Ferries MV Overchurch – 1970
By this time the Mersey ferries had come under control of the Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive, but Overchurch still carried the former Birkenhead Corporation livery of black hull and red funnel with black top and thin band. Behind is the Albert Dock, not yet a heritage attraction and on the skyline the Anglican Cathedral is still not yet complete.
Ferries on The Mersey
Ferries on The Mersey
Birkenhead Central Station 
Birkenhead Central station was opened in 1886 as part of the Mersey Railway's route from Liverpool, via the Mersey Railway Tunnel under the River Mersey. The station was the location of the Mersey Railway's headquarters. The station platforms were refurbished and finished in 2012.
Birkenhead Central Station
Birkenhead Central station was opened in 1886 as part of the Mersey Railway's route from Liverpool, via the Mersey Railway Tunnel under the River Mersey. The station was the location of the Mersey Railway's headquarters. The station platforms were refurbished and finished in 2012.
Birkenhead Bus Station
Birkenhead Bus Station
The Mount
The Mount
Victoria Park, Tranmere North-west entrance to the park from Bebington Road.
Victoria Park, Tranmere
North-west entrance to the park from Bebington Road.
Museum of Liverpool and the Albert Dock Photographer position is approximate and was on the Mersey ferry between Seacombe and Woodside. The museum is the modern building on the left.
Museum of Liverpool and the Albert Dock
Photographer position is approximate and was on the Mersey ferry between Seacombe and Woodside. The museum is the modern building on the left.
Ferry across the Mersey The positions are best approximations with the Convention Centre and Cathedral lined up beyond.
Ferry across the Mersey
The positions are best approximations with the Convention Centre and Cathedral lined up beyond.
Woodside Ferry Landing, Birkenhead One of the landing stages used by the Mersey ferry service. The Queensway tunnel ventilating shaft is in the left background.
Woodside Ferry Landing, Birkenhead
One of the landing stages used by the Mersey ferry service. The Queensway tunnel ventilating shaft is in the left background.
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Outer Basin is located at Grid Ref: SJ3288 (Lat: 53.385749, Lng: -3.0092572)

Unitary Authority: Wirral

Police Authority: Merseyside

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Located within 500m of 53.385749,-3.0092572
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Lower Tranmere
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Place: suburb
Source: npe
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Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 53.3851976/-3.0135591
Bus Stop
NEW CHESTER RD/GREEN LANE
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Public Transport: platform
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Bus Stop
NEW CHESTER ROAD/GREEN LANE
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Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
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Naptan Street: NEW CHESTER ROAD
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 53.3837976/-3.0150272
Barrier: bollard
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Screwfix
Brand: Screwfix
Brand Wikidata: Q7439115
Brand Wikipedia: en:Screwfix
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Shop: doityourself
Website: https://www.screwfix.com/stores/CT6/birkenhead
Lat/Long: 53.3836118/-3.0135499
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Light Group: 2
Seamark Light Height: 5
Seamark Light Period: 6
Seamark Light Range: 5
Seamark Light Reference: A 4975
Seamark Type: light_minor
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Ref: puffin
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: toucan
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3860878/-3.0145116
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: crossing
Lat/Long: 53.3861507/-3.0142502
Fuel
Esso
Brand: Esso
Brand Wikidata: Q867662
Brand Wikipedia: en:Esso
Contact Website: https://www.esso.co.uk/en-gb/find-station/esso-birkenhead-essoeggreenlane-100200961
Source: photograph
Lat/Long: 53.3842416/-3.0150478
Asda Express
Addr City: Birkenhead
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 6
Addr Postcode: CH41 9AZ
Addr Street: New Chester Road
Branch: Greenlane
Brand: Asda Express
Brand Wikidata: Q114826023
Fhrs Id: 394435
Shop: convenience
Website: https://storelocator.asda.com/north-west/birkenhead/6-new-chester-road
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Matalan
Brand: Matalan
Brand Wikidata: Q12061509
Brand Wikipedia: en:Matalan
Shop: clothes
Source: photograph
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Home Bargains
Addr City: Wirral
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Rock Retail Park
Addr Postcode: CH41 9DF
Addr Street: Mollington Link
Addr Suburb: Tranmere
Addr Unit: 8
Brand: Home Bargains
Brand Wikidata: Q5888229
Brand Wikipedia: en:Home Bargains
Contact Website: https://storelocator.homebargains.co.uk/store/A471/Rock+Retail+Park,+Birkenhead
Fhrs Id: 805281
Shop: variety_store
Source: photograph
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B&M Bargains
Addr City: Wirral
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Rock Retail Park
Addr Postcode: CH41 9DF
Addr Street: Mollington Link
Addr Suburb: Tranmere
Addr Unit: 2
Brand: B&M Bargains
Brand Wikidata: Q4836931
Brand Wikipedia: en:B&M
Contact Website: https://www.bmstores.co.uk/stores/birkenhead-the-rock-retail-park-89
Fhrs Id: 1021734
Shop: variety_store
Source: photograph
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 53.3861572/-3.0157627
Mersey Tunnel Monument
Historic: monument
Wikidata: Q15979185
Wikipedia: en:Monument to the Mersey Tunnel
Lat/Long: 53.388453/-3.0146907
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 53.3817119/-3.011787
Birkenhead Priory
Historic: ruins
Wikidata: Q4916439
Lat/Long: 53.3895904/-3.0116898
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Noexit: yes
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The Food Warehouse
Addr City: Wirral
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Rock Retail Park
Addr Postcode: CH41 9DF
Addr Street: Mollington Link
Addr Suburb: Tranmere
Brand: The Food Warehouse
Brand Wikidata: Q87263899
Brand Wikipedia: en:Iceland (supermarket)
Fhrs Id: 926866
Shop: supermarket
Website: https://www.thefoodwarehouse.com/store-locator/birkenhead
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Traffic Signals
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: no
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Traffic Signals
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Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Ref: toucan
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Traffic Signals
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Bench
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Turning Circle
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Pub
Glen Affric
Addr City: Wirral
Addr Housename: 2-5 Lightbox
Addr Postcode: CH41 5JW
Addr Street: Knox Street
Brewery: yes
Microbrewery: yes
Website: https://www.glenaffricbrewery.com/
Lat/Long: 53.3890122/-3.0139477
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