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Leasowe Bay

Merseyside, England


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Leasowe Bay is a small, sandy bay located on the North Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England. .

Leasowe Bay is a wide, clean sandy beach situated adjacent to the North Wirral Coastal Park. The beach is backed by low-lying sand dunes and a hay meadow, giving it a surprisingly wild feel. A wide path runs along the length of the beach, forming part of a longer circular route ideal for walking, cycling, and horse riding.

There are limited facilities available at Leasowe Bay, but car parking is available at The Gunsite, which is also the location of World War II gun emplacements. The beach is suitable for swimming when the tide is in, and dog walking and horse riding are popular activities when the tide is out. However, visitors are advised to exercise caution as the tide comes in very quickly.

Leasowe Bay is surrounded by several local attractions, including two golf clubs, Leasowe and Wallasey, and the historic Leasowe Castle, which was built in the late 1500s and now operates as a hotel. The beach is also home to the Leasowe Lighthouse, the oldest brick-built lighthouse in the UK, which was constructed in 1763 and offers guided tours on specific Sundays from March to November.

RNLI lifeguards are on duty at Leasowe Bay from 29th June to 1st September, providing a safer environment for swimmers. Visitors are advised to be aware of the rapid tide changes and to take necessary precautions.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 99%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 24mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 76%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 24mph

The tide at Leasowe Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:58 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:42 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Leasowe Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Championship Adventure Golf (1.9 miles)
The Light Cinema (2.2 miles)
Vale Park (2.4 miles)
Floral Pavilion Theatre (2.4 miles)
The Black Pearl New Brighton (2.5 miles)
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm (2.5 miles)
Birkenhead Park (3.1 miles)
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (3.6 miles)
Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway (3.7 miles)
Clue HQ - Wirral (4 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Leasowe, Wallasey

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SJ274927

Coordinates: 53°25'37"N 3°5'35"W

Mapcode: GBR 6XVT.47

What 3 Words: ocean.noises.knots

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: Wirral

Nearest postcode: CH45 8NA

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