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Formby Victoria Road Beach is a wide, flat sandy beach backed by a large area of protected dunes and woodland, much of which is a National Trust Reserve. The beach is favoured by fishermen and dog walkers, with a designated dog exercise zone. The National Trust reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including endangered red squirrels, Natterjack toads, and sand lizards.
The beach offers miles of unspoilt coastline with an abundance of bird and plant life. Visitors can relax and unwind on the beach, explore the dunes and pine woodland, and appreciate the natural beauty of the area. Swimming is recommended at high tide when lifeguards are on duty. The beach is dog-friendly, and well-behaved dogs are allowed to join their owners on the beach and in the woods.
The dunes are a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and are home to some rare species of flora and fauna. The area has a rich history, with pre-historic human and animal footprints preserved in clay, visible as the tide recedes. These footprints are thought to be between 5,000 and 7,000 years old. However, the area suffers from significant coastal erosion.
Please note that Formby beach car park and toilets at Victoria Road are closed until spring 2026 for a major conservation project. Visitors are advised not to travel to National Trust Formby by car on sunny days and to consider alternative modes of transport, such as the train to Formby station. National Trust members can park for free at the Victoria Road end of the beach.
Visitors need to observe warning notices and safety flags on the beach. Dogs need to be kept under control at all times, and owners must clean up after their dogs.
Formby Victoria Road Beach is adjacent to the Sefton Coastal Footpath.
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 Victoria 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
Toilets
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Parking available - charges apply.
Dogs not allowed on certain areas.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Freshfield Squirrel Reserve (0.8 miles)
Formby Point (1 miles)
Formby Golf Club (1.2 miles)
Asparagus Trail (1.2 miles)
Beer Station (1.2 miles)
Segwayz North West (1.5 miles)
Royal Birkdale Golf Club (4.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
just over a mile south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 13 miles north as the seagull flies, around 59 miles by road or 42 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles north as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 43 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 16 miles north as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 44 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles north as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 46 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles north as the seagull flies, around 59 miles by road or 46 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles north as the seagull flies, around 60 miles by road or 46 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 22 miles north as the seagull flies, around 59 miles by road.
around 27 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 64 miles by road or 46 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 11 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
Location: Freshfield,
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SD271082
Coordinates: 53°33'56"N 3°6'4"W
Mapcode: GBR 6WS6.DH
What 3 Words: fresh.clustered.squirts
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 1YA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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