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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
- Excellent374
- Very Good192
- Average36
- Poor31
- Terrible47
Recent Reviews:
- plantsman_10Herefordshire, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat Beach
Tuesday, 11th October 2022National Trust Car Park so £7.50 if not a member. Short walk to the beach over the dunes to a lovely beach. There are lifeguards here in the summer. Dog friendly in October so ours had great fun... Read full review - 156navnLiverpool, EnglandTrip Type:FamilyVery poor experience not worth the visit
Thursday, 2nd February 2023Not worth visiting. Difficult to park, long walk to the beach and Nothing here to see or for kids. No Facilities and lots of rubbish strewn about. The nearby red squirrel reserve does not have any... Read full review - matthewl519Trip Type:FamilyBeautiful sandy beach
Tuesday, 14th February 2023Fantastic golden sandy beach to visit on a sunny winter’s day. Due to sand dunes a little difficult to reach, would not recommend taking a pushchair. Beautiful surroundings, clean beach and great... 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 2023 - 31 Dec 2023) |
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