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.
Southport, Liverpool, 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.
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Discover beyond Southport
Explore the coast by bike or foot
Churchtown and Botanic Gardens Walk
About 2 miles north of Southport, is the historic and carefully preserved village of Churchtown…
Coast to Countryside Walking Route
We start at Hall Road Coastguard Station, where with adequate precautions a vehicle can be left in…
Formby Walks
ROUTE ONE This circular walk of 6.8 km (4.25 miles) starts at and returns to Freshfield Station, on…
Sefton Village and the Meadows Walk
The circular walk of some four km (2.5 miles) starts at the Punch Bowl Inn, with its excellent food…
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…
The Sefton Coastal Path
The Sefton Coastal Path is a stimulating journey through a wonderful variety of landscapes with a…
Thornton & Little Crosby Walk
Starting at the old stocks and sundial in Thornton village centre (OS ref: 333696), carefully cross…
Ainsdale and Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve
The Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve includes the stunning Ainsdale Hills, Birkdale…
Asparagus Cycle Route
This circular cycle route, from Formby Train Station passes through Formby village, the National…
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…
Maghull to Aintree Leeds-Liverpool Canal Walk or Cycle
This pleasant canal-side walk or cycle ride of some 5.8 km (3.6 miles) is entirely level throughout…
Meanders Around Melling
‘Melinge’, as it is listed in the Domesday Book, once overlooked the marshes, woodlands…
Netherton to Crosby Marine Park
This new combined cycling and walking route starts at the Aldrins Lane swing bridge on the…