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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
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent358
- Very Good182
- Average34
- Poor27
- Terrible40
Recent Reviews:
- lolapops7Barnoldswick, United KingdomNice woodland, expensive parking
Sunday, 22nd November 2020Visited here on a wet, windy day in lock down. The weather was horrendous but we still had a lovely walk round the woodland and sand dunes. We were extremely lucky and spotted a red squirrel! The... Read full review - 241simoncBirkenhead, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesExtortion
Tuesday, 24th November 2020Visited the dune at formby and freshfields for thirty years now. Decided to park at the reserve, told the dune car park would be closed at 3 and the woodland c/Park would be open till later. So I... Read full review - dogman3003Trip Type:Solo travelCome back Sefton Council Please !!!!!!!
Thursday, 24th December 2020I’ve walked the dogs at the beach there for over 20 years before and after work. Best place ever for a walk regardless of the weather and the dogs love it. Since the NT took over the general running... 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 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
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