Southport has been names as the best location for exercise lovers in England and Wales according to Forbes Advisor.
With a score of 79.94, Southport comes ahead of places including Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Stoke-on-Trent, St Albans and Sutton Coldfield.
The town scores particularly well for green space with over a quarter of surface area in the town being green, with beautiful spaces including Botanic Gardens, Hesketh Park & Victoria Park, host to many events throughout the year!
We also have 22 miles of beautiful coastline where you can enjoy running, walking, cycling and exploring with the little ones.
This is the seventh-largest percentage of green space of all cities analysed, and just 9.97% less green space than Sutton Coldfield which takes the top spot in this category (35.73%).
We knew Southport was pretty special, this just add to how much we LOVE Southport.
Botanic Gardens
Botanic Garden

Just a few minutes out of the Southport centre in the medieval village of Churchtown these Victorian gardens are bursting with floral splendour and colourful displays.
Hesketh Park
Garden

Hesketh Park is one of the largest parks in Southport. The Victorian Park has plenty to offer visitors, a short mile walk away and with plenty of on street parking, this picturesque park is a perfect place to loose track of time.
Victoria Park
Garden

In Southport’s town centre is Victoria Park, home to the famous Southport Flower Show and many other events.
Coast to Countryside Walking Route
Walking Route

A 13.2km walk taking in the coast and countryside, including Antony Gormley's 'Another Place', Sefton Coastal Path, Little Crosby Village, River Alt and Maghull - Frank Hornby.
Southport Beach
Beach

Southport beach is the ideal antidote to the hustle and bustle of the town centre, wide spaces, coastal views and the oldest iron pier.
Crosby Beach
Beach

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Ainsdale Beach
Beach

Ainsdale Beach is now recognised as one of the premier beaches in the UK for extreme kite activities, with zones set aside for kite buggy and landboard use and kitesurfing taking place on the sea.
Formby Beach
Beach

Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods.