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Thurstaston Beach

(Caldy Blacks Beach)

Merseyside, England


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Thurstaston Beach is a scenic and unspoilt sand and shingle beach located on the Dee Estuary, overlooking the Clwydian Hills in Wales. .

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

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 91%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 22mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 69%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 22mph

The tide at Thurstaston Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:26 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:12 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Thurstaston Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Shore Cottage Studio Ltd (0.1 miles)
Wirral Country Park (0.2 miles)
West Kirby Marine Lake (2 miles)
Parkgate Seafront (3.2 miles)
Royal Liverpool Golf Club (3.4 miles)
Brimstage Maze (4.3 miles)
Tam O'Shanter Urban Farm (5.1 miles)
Williamson Art Gallery & Museum (5.4 miles)
Birkenhead Park (5.9 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

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

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