Thingwall Viking Trail
The Basset Hound, 107 Barnston Road, Thingwall, Cheshire, CH61 1AS
Professor Steve Harding - author of Ingimund’s Saga - and Sue Bishop take us around one of the most historical sites in NW England – Cross Hill, believed to be the site of the “Thing” Assembly or parliament of Wirral’s Norse settlers –who colonised Wirral around AD902 and the years after.
The walk will not be suitable for unaccompanied minors below 12 years.
Due to the proximity of stables, dogs are not allowed.
Wear robust footwear and be prepared for rain.
Refreshments available for purchase at the Basset Hound at the end of the walk
Limited disabled access - for details please contact the organisers [email protected]
Booking required
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 10.45-12.45
Location & directions
The Basset Hound, 107 Barnston Road, Thingwall, Cheshire, CH61 1AS
- Directions:
- Start & finish - Meet at our Viking Thingwall information board at the Basset Hound public house, Barnston Rd, Thingwall, CH61 1AS
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- see below
- Booking contact name:
- Professor Steve Harding
- Booking telephone number:
- +447811090634
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ncmh/vikings/wirral-and-west-lancashire-viking-page.aspx
- Booking opens:
- 01 Aug 2024 09:00 AM
Accessibility details
Limited disabled access - for details please contact the organisers [email protected]
Additional information
Refreshments available at Bassett Hound
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
