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Formby Beach
Tel: +44(0)345 140 0845
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
About
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods.
The high dunes afford excellent views across the Irish Sea and on clear days after rain, even the mountains of Cumbria can be seen.
The coast here is undergoing erosion and the tides often reveal prehistoric mud layers, some of which contain human and animal footprints. Look out for these the length of Formby Beach from Lifeboat Road northwards of the National Trust property.
The dune slacks are important for the Natterjack Toad, a nationally endangered amphibian. The many different habitats around Lifeboat Road provide homes and food for a wide variety of insects including moths and butterflies and for birds. The woodlands are managed to improve the habitat for our native Red Squirrel.
Lifeboat Road is an excellent place to start your exploration of Sefton’s Natural Coast. The 150 acre (60ha) site has a wide sandy beach, high dunes, furrowed grassland (former asparagus fields) and a belt of pinewoods.
If you fancy exploring more off the beaten track, a walk to the south through Ravenmeols Sandhills will reward you with wide expanses of dunes, even more beach, pleasant woodlands and relics of past developments.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent301
- Very Good151
- Average28
- Poor21
- Terrible23
Recent Reviews:
- JanetC2029Stockport, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBeautiful Beach
Friday, 16th November 2018A beautiful beach to walk along and so close to the great red squirrel reserve. What more could you ask for? Read full review - robnh61Stockport, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesLovely beach
Sunday, 18th November 2018It’s great to walk along the beach (the sea comes up a long way so the sand is good and firm) and soak up the sea air. The dunes and the nature reserve add to the tranquillity. Read full review - Carole PRedditchTrip Type:FamilyGreat British BeachTuesday, 11th December 2018If you have children, or dogs, this is a great beach to go walking or playing in the sand dunes. It's generally quite a distance to the sea and therefore, in my opinion, safe for children to have a... Read full review
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Formby beach can be accessed via Victoria Road or Lifeboat Road. Parking is available.
Public Transport Directions
Northern Line – Formby Station 1 mile.
For local bus services, contact Merseytravel.
Awards
- Beach Awards Quality Coast Award 2012
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018) |
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