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West Kirby Beach is a clean and easily accessible sandy beach, approximately two kilometres long, facing south west over the Dee estuary. The beach offers fine views across the Dee Estuary and towards the hills of North Wales. At low tide, a large stretch of sand is exposed at the bathing water, and four small islands close to the beach can be reached on foot.
The beach itself is relatively small at around 300 metres long. Located next to the beach is the West Kirby Marine Lake, a large enclosed area of shallow water set up so watersports can be enjoyed in a safe, sheltered environment. The Lake is home to the Wirral Sailing School, which offers courses in sailing, windsurfing, and canoeing. To the far side of the lake is a one kilometre long area of sand dunes, noted for its flora and fauna, including the rare Natterjack Toad.
The Hilbre Islands, consisting of three small islands, Hilbre Island, Middle Eye, and Little Eye, can be seen from the beach. These islands are accessible from the beach at low tide, but visitors need to check tide tables and allow sufficient time to walk back as the islands are cut off by the tide for up to 5 out of every 12 hours. The Hilbre Islands have been designated a Local Nature Reserve and dogs must be kept on leads whilst on the reserve.
Free parking is available along the promenade and alongside the attractive marine lake. For those who need parking closer to the beach, there is a pay-and-display car park at Dee Lane. The beach is a popular spot for sunbathing, building sandcastles, or just taking a leisurely stroll along the shore. It's also great for swimming, especially on warm days, and the gentle waves make it a safe spot for families to enjoy the water.
At one end of the beach is Red Rocks, an area of sand dunes noted for the Natterjack Toad. The beach and surrounding areas offer excellent views across the mouth of the Dee Estuary to Wales, and also to the Hilbre Islands.
Estuary Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 90% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 23mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 76% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 22mph | |
The tide at West Kirby 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
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Approx 200 free parking spaces along the promenade, including disabled parking. Pay parking at the end of Dee Lane.
Dogs are allowed but please pick up dog mess.
Beach cleaned regularly during the summer.
Daily - 28th May - 4th September
Weekends - 23rd April - 22nd May; 10th - 25th September
Easter Bank Holiday - 25th - 28th March
Easter - 2nd - 17th April
Excellent water quality
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West Kirby Marine Lake (0.7 miles)
Royal Liverpool Golf Club (0.8 miles)
Shore Cottage Studio Ltd (2.7 miles)
Wirral Country Park (2.7 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
around 22 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road.
around 22 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
Location: West Kirby
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SJ208869
Coordinates: 53°22'23"N 3°11'25"W
Mapcode: GBR 6Y5F.1K
What 3 Words: racetrack.summit.houseboat
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: L48 0QH
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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