Environmentally Friendly Tourism in Southport
As more and more people start thinking about sustainable travel and its impact on the environment, it is even more significant to showcase the parts of Southport that are taking action to reduce their impact on the environment.
Hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions are taking steps to be more sustainable and futureproof the tourism industry. Visit Southport is working alongside Sefton Council & the Liverpool City Region to help more and more businesses take action.
If you are visiting Southport, here are some top tips on being greener to get started:
- Southport is a compact coastal town and easy to walk around when you are here. The Southport Train Station is in the middle of Chapel Street (which runs parallel to Lord Street), and most attractions, places to eat and drink and hotels are within walking distance.
- Merseyrail connects the Liverpool City Region; from all over the region, you can travel to and from Southport every 15 minutes. This is a great way of exploring the region, using Liverpool as your base.
- Arriva and Stagecoach operate buses across Liverpool City Region, with good links across Southport and beyond, for just £2 per journey for an adult.
Parks & Gardens
Botanic Gardens
Just a few minutes out of the Southport centre in Churchtown is Southport's Botanic…
Formby Red Squirrel Reserve
Red squirrels, natterjacks, prehistoric footprints and miles of coastal walks are just waiting to be…
Hesketh Park
Hesketh Park is one of the largest parks in Southport. The Victorian Park has plenty to offer…
King's Gardens
King's Gardens is a 17 acre garden located in the centre of Southport Town Centre, on the…
Lord Street Gardens
Southport’s historic Lord Street is not only known for its half mile of…
Rotten Row
The name ‘Rotten Row’ is traceable to the mid-nineteenth century. It certainly derives…
Walking & Cycling
Churchtown and Botanic Gardens Walk
About 2 miles north of Southport, is the historic and carefully preserved village of Churchtown…
Coast to Countryside Walking Route
We start at Hall Road Coastguard Station, where with adequate precautions a vehicle can be left in…
Cheshire Lines Path
The Trans Pennine Trail (TPT) is a 346 km (216 mile) multi-user route from Liverpool to Hull, with…
Formby Walks
ROUTE ONE This circular walk of 6.8 km (4.25 miles) starts at and returns to Freshfield Station, on…
Sefton Village and the Meadows Walk
The circular walk of some four km (2.5 miles) starts at the Punch Bowl Inn, with its excellent food…
The Lydiate Loop
The walk starts and finishes at the Running Horses pub (OS Ref: 336403) adjacent to the…
The Maghull Trail
Maghull is another local town that dates back to the Domesday book, where it is listed as…
The Sefton Coastal Path
The Sefton Coastal Path is a stimulating journey through a wonderful variety of landscapes with a…
Thornton & Little Crosby Walk
Starting at the old stocks and sundial in Thornton village centre (OS ref: 333696), carefully cross…
Maghull to Aintree Leeds-Liverpool Canal Walk or Cycle
This pleasant canal-side walk or cycle ride of some 5.8 km (3.6 miles) is entirely level throughout…
Meanders Around Melling
‘Melinge’, as it is listed in the Domesday Book, once overlooked the marshes, woodlands…
Netherton to Crosby Marine Park
This new combined cycling and walking route starts at the Aldrins Lane swing bridge on the…
Southport Seaside Stroll
Southport is a seaside town of sophisticated charm and character, yet with plenty of activities and…
Our Coastline
Southport Beach
Stunning coastline and amazing views! Southport beach really does boast some of the most amazing…
Ainsdale Beach
Ainsdale Beach is now recognised as one of the premier beaches in the UK for extreme kite…
Formby Beach
Formby Beach, just a few minutes up the road from Formby Village is a beautiful family and…
Crosby Beach
Crosby Beach is the picturesque beginning to 22 miles of Sefton Coastline. From the shore…
Sustainable Sleeps
The New Talbot Hotel
The New Talbot is an accommodation hotel with fabulous self catering facilities. It boasts a large…
Bowden Lodge
Andy & Jane welcome you to The Bowden Lodge, a detached family run bed & breakfast, ideally…
Captain's Quarters Guest House
The Captain's Quarters is perfectly and centrally located. Offering comfortable accommodation at…
Martin Lane Farm Holiday Cottages
Whether your ideal holiday is to relax in the country, hit the tourist trail, play golf or 'shop…
Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast
The Sunnyside is modern award-winning guest house nestled in the heart of Southport town centre…
The Braemar Southport
The Braemar Hotel is set on Bath Street in the wonderful seaside resort of Southport, The Braemar…
The Eden Warehouse
This renovated Victorian warehouse is in the heart of Southport, just touching distance from both…
The Vincent Hotel
A unique stylish boutique hotel situated in Southport, North West of England, The Vincent Hotel…
Sustainable Travel
Merseyrail
Train services across the Merseyside network
Northern
Regular services to Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bolton and Wigan.
Arriva Bus
Arriva runs local bus services and connects towns and cities across the North West
Stagecoach
Bus services in the city of Liverpool and the surrounding Merseyside region.