Wirral is a borough on Merseyside that is situated on the nothern part of the Wirral Peninsula. The borough takes in towns such as Birkenhead, Wallasey, New Brighton and West Kirby. Though mainly residential towns, the area is famed for its wide range of golf courses that attract people from all over the country. Wirral also has many parks and sailing is also popular in the area due to its postion on the rivers Mersey and Dee
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