Wildlife reserves · North West England
Formby Red Squirrel Reserve
In or near Haskayne.
Formby Red Squirrel Reserve — Varied habitats including woodland and beach.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Formby · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Formby Red Squirrel Reserve is a nature reserve in North-West England. Operated by National Trust. 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 Formby, 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 Red Squirrel Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Formby, North-West England (postcode L37). It is owned and operated by the National Trust and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Sefton Coast SSSI and a RAMSAR site for the Ribble & Alt Estuaries.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5500, -3.0958
- District
- Sefton
- Parish
- Formby
- Postcode
- L37 1LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sefton Central
- Nearest railway station
- Formby — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q114982620 (CC0)
- commons: Formby squirrel.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Formby Red Squirrel Reserve?
- Formby Red Squirrel Reserve is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L37 1LJ), in the parish of Formby.
- What is Formby Red Squirrel Reserve?
- Formby Red Squirrel Reserve — Varied habitats including woodland and beach.
- How do I get to Formby Red Squirrel Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Formby, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode L37 1LJ.
- Who runs Formby Red Squirrel Reserve?
- Formby Red Squirrel Reserve is operated by National Trust.
- Is Formby Red Squirrel Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Formby Red Squirrel Reserve is part of the Sefton Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is Formby Red Squirrel Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Formby Red Squirrel Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Formby Red Squirrel Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Formby, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L37 1LJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Formby Red Squirrel Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.