@hikingandhistory: A peaceful morning walk around the beautiful West Kirby Marine Lake should be experienced by all. But did you know this huge lake isn’t natural? It was built in 1899 during the Victorian seaside boom, giving visitors to West Kirby a place to sail and enjoy the water even when the tide was out. Today it’s one of the largest marine lakes in the UK and still used for sailing, kayaking and other water based activities. But it’s mornings like this when it feels the most peaceful. #westkirby #wirral #peacefulplaces #hiddenhistory #coastaltown