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Formby Beach
Tel: 0151 934 2967
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:
- Excellent273
- Very Good136
- Average23
- Poor17
- Terrible19
Recent Reviews:
- jbmcv1Preston, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBrilliant beach!
Wednesday, 23rd May 2018Great day at the beach at Formby! It’s National Trust and it’s £6:50 per car...good value but toilets are scarce! Great walks too Read full review - Andrea DLiverpoolTrip Type:FamilyOur beautiful beach
Tuesday, 22nd May 2018So lucky to have this minutes from our home. Every time I climb the dune and spot the sea it never stops providing me with a beautiful view. Lovely and clean. Spectacular sunsets! Read full review - SJ&DHUKTrip Type:Familybeautiful beachFriday, 11th May 2018We visited Liverpool over the weekend and didn't expect to have nice beach. Nice sandy beach very busy as it was a nice hot day. we had so much fun on the beach There is only 1 toilet by the... 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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