Beaches · North West England
Formby Beach
In or near Haskayne.
Formby Beach — beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Freshfield · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Formby Beach is a beach on the coast of North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Sefton Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Freshfield, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area L37.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sefton Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Formby Beach, located in North-West England within the parish of Formby (postcode L37), is a coastal area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as part of the Sefton Coast SSSI. It is also recognised as a RAMSAR site within the Ribble & Alt Estuaries, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5652, -3.0972
- District
- Sefton
- Parish
- Formby
- Postcode
- L37 1YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sefton Central
- Nearest railway station
- Freshfield — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31845082 (CC0)
- commons: Formby beach 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Formby Red Squirrel Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.6 km
Formby Golf Club
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Formby Lifeboat Station
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Formby
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Formby Little Theatre
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St Peter's Church, Formby
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Formby Beach?
- Formby Beach is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L37 1YD), in the parish of Formby.
- What is Formby Beach?
- Formby Beach — beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Formby Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Freshfield, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode L37 1YD.
- Is Formby Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Formby Beach is part of the Sefton Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is Formby Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Formby Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Formby Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Freshfield, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L37 1YD.