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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
- Excellent362
- Very Good185
- Average34
- Poor28
- Terrible42
Recent Reviews:
- Ste HLiverpool, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesCouple
Friday, 2nd July 2021Beautiful beach and surroundings, lovely sand dunes and forestry near by to explore, had a great time. Read full review - The_Gilberts_SAUKWarrington, United KingdomGreat for walks
Monday, 12th July 2021Huge beach. We spent the day walking along the beach towards Crosby, to see which birds we could spot. We managed a total of 6 miles (there and back). There was plenty of room on the beach, and... Read full review - L6141BXsharonaNo disabled access or parking
Sunday, 18th July 2021Arrived just before 10.45am, wasn’t sure where car park was at first as u drive through a housing estate. On locating the car park, the entrance was blocked off by Merseyside Police. No cars aloud to... 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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