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Thurstaston Beach is situated at the foot of clay cliffs, offering stunning views across the Dee Estuary to Wales and the Clwydian Hills. The beach is a mix of sand and shingle, and is surrounded by the Wirral Country Park, a large area of parkland with woods and picnic areas.
Swimming at Thurstaston Beach is not recommended due to strong and fast-moving tides, as well as the presence of quicksand. Warning signs are in place to advise against swimming, and visitors are instead recommended to visit the nearby West Kirby beach, which has a lifeguard and a tidal bathing pool.
The Wirral Country Park is located behind the beach, offering a cafe, parking, and plenty of walking and picnic areas. The Wirral Way, a 12-mile walking and cycling path, also runs alongside the beach, following the old railway line. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in the sandy dunes, go for a walk or cycle along the Wirral Way, or explore the surrounding area.
Thurstaston Beach is dog-friendly, allowing dogs at all times of the year. The beach is also accessible via the Wirral Country Park, with parking available near the beach and at the Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite. Nearby facilities include Flissy's Coffee Shop, which welcomes dogs in its outdoor seating area.
Thurstaston Beach is located near Heswall in Merseyside, on the Wirral Peninsula. Visitors can follow the signs from the Wirral Country Park and down the steps leading to the sand.
Estuary Sand Shingle Pebbles Mud
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| Chance of rain | 87% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
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The tide at Thurstaston Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:51 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:49 PM.
Detailed weather and tides »
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Free parking is available in the main Thurstaston Visitor Centre Car Parks
There are no restrictions. Dogs do not have to be on a lead on the beach.
The beach has been adopted by the Heswall Soroptomists who undertake regular beach cleans with the Rangers
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 11 miles west as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 16 miles west as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 18 miles west as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 21 miles west as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 23 miles west as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
around 24 miles west as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
Location: Thurstaston
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: SJ235833
Coordinates: 53°20'30"N 3°8'59"W
Mapcode: GBR 6YFS.VR
What 3 Words: letter.overjoyed.retrial
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: CH61 0HN
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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