.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Formby Beach
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.
Facilities
Other
- Relaxed
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent346
- Very Good169
- Average33
- Poor24
- Terrible29
Recent Reviews:
- TravelBuddyLIsaUnited KingdomBeautiful Formby Beach!
Monday, 30th December 2019We had a great walk on Formby Beach on Christmas day. Beach dunes and play area for children. The beach really is lovely and great for a long relaxing walk. I would highly recommend :) In the... Read full review - OtherwiseoccupiedChorley, United KingdomThis is a beautiful place, but the parking is ridiculous
Monday, 6th January 2020We went for a walk on Formby beach to blow away the new year cobwebs. This is a place I have visitied many times over the years and it was lovely as ever. Be aware that you need to have £7.50 in... Read full review - Andrew-LeakeyLeigh, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWinter walk
Saturday, 18th January 2020Further visit to Formby. Nice that formby point car park was quiet. Note they’ve put parking machines in that only accept coins. No good if you don’t have enough change. Beautiful windswept walk on... 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 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) |
|---|
.jpg&action=WhatsNearby "Formby Sandhills")
(2).jpg&action=WhatsNearby "Formby Dunes")
.jpg&action=WhatsNearby "River Alt Estuary Hightown")
%2520(2)(2).jpg&action=WhatsNearby "Another Place")
%2520(2).jpg&action=WhatsNearby "Sefton Church")
(4).jpg&action=FeaturedItems1x1)
.jpg&action=FeaturedItems1x1)
.png&action=FeaturedItems1x1)
