WALKERS could discover a unique perspective of the £600 million Mersey Gateway from the ground.

The project’s environmental officer, Paul Oldfield, is leading a three-mile guided walk of Wigg Island on Sunday, April 28.

He will point out the route of the new Mersey Gateway Bridge, which will cross over Wigg Island.

The walk is part of the annual Frodsham Festival of Walks, which offers a wide range of walks over 10 days.

Clr John Stockton, board member for transportation, said: “This walk will be a great way for local people to find out just how the project will interact with the local environment on Wigg Island.

“The Frodsham Festival of Walks is a great local event and we’re looking forward to getting involved.”

Three consortia have just submitted bids to build a new six-lane toll bridge over the Mersey between the towns of Runcorn and Widnes.

A Mersey Gateway environmental trust has been established for conserving, protecting and improving the environment of the upper Mersey estuary.

Frodsham town Clr Graham Bondi, and organiser of Frodsham Festival of Walks, said: “We are always keen to involve our neighbouring parishes and are delighted to have a walk of so much interest in this year’s programme.”

Anyone interested in taking part in the three-mile walk, which should take around two hours, should meet at Wigg Island Visitor Centre, Runcorn, at 2pm, and wear comfortable waterproof shoes.

More details on the other walks during the festival are online at http://parish.cheshire.gov.uk/frodsham/docs/ftc/z_walks.pdf