Map of Formby Beach |
Formby Beach
Formby Beach comprises 500 acres of sand dunes, backed by attractive pine woods. The sand dunes were formed as the Crosby Channel gradually silted up and the sea receded. [more...]
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Directions
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By foot Sefton Coastal Path runs from Crosby in the south to Crossens (north of Southport) in the north and cuts right through the property. There are rail stations along the route with various points of entry. By bike National Cycle Route 62 runs within 3 miles of the property at Ainsdale, from here you can follow on-road routes to Formby. Please note, these roads can be busy at times and access to the property is via a busy dual carriageway. For more information visit Sustrans. By bus Arriva 48A, Southport to Formby, frequent service. Alight at Cross Green, then 5 minute walk to Formby. Cumfy Coaches 160/1/4, Formby station to Freshfield station. Alight end of Harrington Road/Victoria Road, then 10 minute walk to Formby. For more information visit traveline. By train Frequent services from Liverpool and Southport stations to Freshfield station, then ½ mile walk, along pavements, to the entrance of Formby, or 1 mile to Formby beach. For more information visit Transport Direct. By road M62 then M57, or M6 then M58. Follow signs for Southport and central attractions (A565), heading north on the dual carriageway. Continue straight over the 1st roundabout (ignoring the sign for Formby). At the traffic lights, which are at a crossroads, take a left into Formby and follow the National Trust brown signs. From Southport follow the A565, head south on the dual carriageway, turn right at the BP roundabout and then pick up National Trust signs. Car parks Accessed from Victoria Road entrance. Please note this car park gets congested at peak times, property is in close proximity to Freshfield train station. Width restriction 3 yards. pay & display, manned (NT members free) £4 per car (free to NT members), £10 for minibus, £25 for coaches (must be booked in advance), suitable for coaches Ordnance Survey maps Landranger Liverpool 108 Explorer Southport and Chorley 285 |
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