The Sloyne

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Cheshire

England

The Sloyne

Birkenhead Central Railway Station Credit: David Robinson

The Sloyne is a picturesque estuary located in Cheshire, England. Nestled between the towns of Ellesmere Port and Eastham, it encompasses a stretch of the River Mersey, creating a unique and diverse ecosystem.

The estuary, also referred to as a creek or sea, is influenced by the tides, which bring in a constant flow of saltwater from the Irish Sea. This tidal action creates a dynamic environment with shifting sandbanks and mudflats. The Sloyne is home to a wide range of plant and animal species that have adapted to this ever-changing landscape.

The estuary serves as an important habitat for migratory birds and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Species such as curlews, oystercatchers, and redshanks can be spotted here, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

The Sloyne also plays a significant role in the local economy. It serves as a vital shipping route, providing access to the Port of Liverpool and facilitating trade and transportation. Large cargo ships and container vessels can often be seen navigating the estuary, adding to its scenic charm.

Recreationally, the Sloyne offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and leisurely walks along its shores. The panoramic views of the estuary and its surrounding landscapes make it a popular destination for outdoor activities and provide a tranquil escape from the bustling urban areas nearby.

Overall, the Sloyne is a natural gem in Cheshire, offering a diverse and thriving ecosystem, a haven for birdlife, and a source of economic and recreational opportunities for locals and visitors alike.

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The Sloyne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.378538/-2.9998865 or Grid Reference SJ3387. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Birkenhead Central Railway Station

David Robinson

Alexandra Towing Co tug 'North Buoy' passing Woodside landing stage â 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 Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Mollington Street motive power depot, Birkenhead â 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

Alan Murray-Rust

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

Shaun Ferguson

Old Anchor by the River Mersey

Trans Pennine Trail passing an old anchor by the River Mersey alongside Brunswick Business Park

Shaun Ferguson

Trans Pennine Trail by the River Mersey

Trans Pennine Trail by the River Mersey alongside Brunswick Business Park

Shaun Ferguson

Cammell Laird Shipyard

Cammell Laird Shipyard on the River Mersey with RFA Tideforce A139 on site

Shaun Ferguson

Tranmere Oil Terminal

Tranmere Oil Terminal pier with storage tanks behind

Shaun Ferguson

New Ferry (Great Eastern Hotel) bus terminus â 1971

The bay window on the right is part of the annexe of the hotel which can be seen here Link . The bus is former Wallasey Corporation 67, by this stage in Merseyside PTE livery, and based in Birkenhead, probably at the New Ferry garage. It is still fitted with its original Wallasey Corporation destination blinds which would not have had all the necessary local Birkenhead variants, which is why it is displaying 'Woodside via Woodside'. The terminal 'Woodside' shows a particular Wallasey feature, not shown at its best in monochrome. It is actually red lettering on a white background, which would denote that the destination is not the regular one for the service. In practice Wallasey buses did not normally serve Woodside. Also of interest is the sign attached to the lamppost which highlights a feature of both Birkenhead and Wallasey buses, whereby passengers could purchase through return tickets to Liverpool using the Corporations' own ferries. These were known as 'Bus and Boat Returns' and could be purchased both on buses and at the ferry terminals when coming from Liverpool. The sign reads, in full: 'Route 64 Bus & Boat Return fare from this point 3/1. - Excess fare on 2/1 Bus & Boat tickets used from this terminus is 1/-' (3/1 = 3 shillings 1 penny, (15p) etc.) . This ensured that anyone who had travelled outward beyond the validity of the lower fare had to pay the excess for both outward and return journeys when making the latter. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

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.

Gerald England

The Mount

Gerald England

Victoria Park, Tranmere

North-west entrance to the park from Bebington Road.

Gerald England

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.

Chris Allen

A crane base and the Woodside ferry terminal

On the left is the U-Boat Story.

Chris Allen

Old lighthouse, Birkenhead

By the Woodside ferry landing.

Chris Allen

U Boat Story, Woodside

The U534 has been cut into sections and turned into a museum alongside the Woodside Ferry Terminal. Seen from MV Snowdrop on a crossing of the Mersey.

Chris Allen

Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead

The famous Mersey Ferry arrives and leaves from this floating landing stage. The tall tower is a ventilation shaft for one of the Mersey road tunnels.

Chris Allen