The footpath follows the track bed of part of the former Birkenhead Railway route from West Kirby to Hooton and is used by cyclists, walkers, joggers and horse riders.

It was created to have the look and feel of the day it closed, with a ticket office, telephone box, vintage signs and luggage carriers.

The signal box and crossing gates are not the originals, having previously been located at Hassall Green on the North Staffordshire Railway.

There have been various plans to restore and upgrade the facilities and as of 2018 FHRS have expressed interest in placing carriages at the station from which themed meals could be served.

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