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Formby Beach at Lifeboat Road is a stunning rural, flat, clean, sandy beach that falls within the Sefton Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest. The beach is backed by sand dunes and has views across Liverpool Bay to the Wirral and North Wales. It is a popular destination for those looking to enjoy the outdoors, with plenty of space for playing beach games, building sandcastles, and sunbathing.
The beach has a shallow profile that increasingly drops off towards the sea, and there are multiple access points to the beach via boardwalks across the dunes. Visitors can enjoy a lifeguard service covering part of Formby beach during the summer, as well as notices warning of potential hazards such as the speed of the incoming tide. The beach is surrounded by extensive grassy dunes and wooded areas, with plenty of footpaths for walkers to explore.
The area is home to a variety of British wildlife, including the rare Natterjack toad and sand lizards. The beach and surrounding woods are also a haven for birdlife, with plenty of opportunities for spotting different species. The natural beauty of the area is further enhanced by the presence of ancient coastal pinewoods and the famous neolithic footprints and stone age past that reveal themselves in the sand.
The town of Formby itself lies around 2 miles east of the beach, and the nearest railway station to the Lifeboat Road part of the beach is Formby, about one mile away. Plenty of pay-for parking is available, although it is a 15-minute walk from the car park to the beach, through the dunes. Access to the beach itself may be difficult for those with mobility problems, although the boardwalk at the car park is wheelchair friendly.
The beach is dog-friendly, with a designated dog exercise zone, and well-behaved dogs are also allowed to join you as you wander across the beach and through the woods. Visitors can enjoy a range of recreational activities, including swimming (recommended at high tide when lifeguards are on duty), fishing, and walking.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 26mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 25mph | |
The tide at Formby Lifeboat Road Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:17 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:12 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Litter bins
Parking is available just off Lifeboat Road, after paying the parking fee.
Byelaws - dogs must always be under control and effectually restrained. All waste must be cleared.
Litter bins are provided at the beach and at the car park. Additional staff during the summer season.
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Excellent water quality
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Freshfield Squirrel Reserve (1.5 miles)
Formby Point (1.6 miles)
Asparagus Trail (1.8 miles)
Beer Station (1.8 miles)
Formby Golf Club (1.8 miles)
Segwayz North West (2.2 miles)
Antony Gormley's Another Place (5.2 miles)
All distances are approximate
just over a mile north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 14 miles north as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 42 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles north as the seagull flies, around 57 miles by road or 43 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles north as the seagull flies, around 57 miles by road or 44 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles north as the seagull flies, around 57 miles by road.
around 19 miles north as the seagull flies, around 59 miles by road or 46 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 21 miles north as the seagull flies, around 59 miles by road or 47 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 23 miles north as the seagull flies, around 59 miles by road.
around 28 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 63 miles by road or 46 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
Location: Freshfield,
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SD269062
Coordinates: 53°32'51"N 3°6'13"W
Mapcode: GBR 6WRD.TZ
What 3 Words: gobblers.possibly.torn
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Sefton
Parish: Formby
Nearest postcode: L37 2EJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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