There is so much to explore in the Liverpool City Region. Not only does Southport sit along the Sefton coastline with villages and beaches you can visit, but both Liverpool and Wirral are close by and they’re so easy to get to. 

SouthportLiverpool, and Wirral have a combined coastline of 53 miles. Starting at Southport right down to Crosby beach which is only a 15 minute train journey from Liverpool City Centre. New Brighton Beach in Wirral is easily reached on the Merseyrail network. 

You can base yourself in Southport and enjoy the excitement of a big city as you can travel to Liverpool in under an hour by train or car and from there you can be in Wirral in under 10 minutes. Plan your journey with Merseyrail.

The rest of the Sefton coast and villages that surround Southport are accessible on the Merseyrail train line or a stones throw from Southport town centre.

Discover beyond Southport

Explore the coast by bike or foot

Formby Walks

ROUTE ONE This circular walk of 6.8 km (4.25 miles) starts at and returns to Freshfield Station, on…

The Lydiate Loop

The walk starts and finishes at the Running Horses pub (OS Ref: 336403) adjacent to the…

The Maghull Trail

Maghull is another local town that dates back to the Domesday book, where it is listed as…

Butterfly Cycle Route

This circular route, from Freshfield Railway Station, goes along the north of Formby and then passes…

Curlew Cycle Route

This circular route begins at the Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre and will take in the sights of…

Lapwing Cycle Route

This circular route will take you through a wildlife rich area in the heart of agricultural West…

Explore the Liverpool City Region