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There are multiple access points to the beach via boardwalks across the dunes. The beach has a shallow profile that increasingly drops off towards the sea.
Sand
Today | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 2% |
Max temp. | 9°C |
(feels like | 7°C) |
Wind 13mph | ![]() |
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Tonight | ![]() |
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Chance of rain | 92% |
Min temp. | 6°C |
(feels like | 2°C) |
Wind 16mph | ![]() |
The tide at Formby Lifeboat Road Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:55 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:52 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Parking is available just off Lifeboat Road, after paying the parking fee.
Byelaws - dogs must always be under control and effectually restrained. All waste must be cleared.
Litter bins are provided at the beach and at the car park. Additional staff during the summer season.
Daily - 2nd July - 4th September
Excellent water quality
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Godscroft Hall
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The Flat At Brwyn
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Romantic Rural Clwyd Barn
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Fairways
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Freshfield Squirrel Reserve (1.5 miles)
Formby Point (1.6 miles)
Asparagus Trail (1.8 miles)
Beer Station (1.8 miles)
Formby Golf Club (1.8 miles)
Segwayz North West (2.2 miles)
Antony Gormley's Another Place (5.2 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
Location: Freshfield,
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SD269062
Country: England
Local Authority: Sefton
Parish: Formby
Nearest postcode: L37 2EJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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