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Hoylake Red Rocks beach is located on Hilbre Point at the tip of the Wirral peninsula, overlooking the Irish Sea and the River Dee Estuary. The beach gets its name from the sandstone outcrops at Hilbre Point. It is situated near the more popular West Kirby beach, which features a large outdoor bathing pool and lifeguards on duty. As the tide recedes, the sands at Hoylake Red Rocks appear to stretch on forever, and it is possible to walk out to Hilbre Island, although caution is advised due to the quickly moving tides.
The beach is part of a nature reserve consisting of sand dunes, reedbeds, and marsh, providing a habitat for the rare natterjack toad, several types of orchid, and various bird species. Hoylake Beach, which includes Red Rocks, is a top spot for sand yachting, kite buggying, and swimming, although it is not officially classified as a designated bathing beach. The beach is also home to the Hoylake Sailing Club, which organises local events and competitions. Visitors can enjoy walking or cycling along the promenade, and the nearby Royal Liverpool Golf Club, one of the UK's oldest golf links, offers stunning coastal views.
The Red Rocks Nature Reserve, located at the western tip of the peninsula, features a beach, sand dunes, and marshes, making it an ideal spot for walking, birdwatching, and rock pooling at low tide. The reserve is easily accessible on foot or by car, with parking available on Stanley Road.
Hoylake Beach, including Red Rocks, is a dog-friendly beach with easy access, plenty of free parking nearby, and a train station just a five-minute walk away. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including sand yachting, kite buggying, swimming, and golfing, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Estuary Sand Rock Mud
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 30mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 7°C |
| Wind 29mph | |
The tide at Hoylake Red Rocks Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:13 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:56 PM.
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Litter bins
Slipway
Limited parking available along Stanley Road.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 32 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road or 36 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road or 37 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road or 38 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road or 38 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road or 39 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
around 22 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 56 miles by road.
around 22 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 56 miles by road.
Location: West Kirby
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SJ203883
Coordinates: 53°23'9"N 3°11'57"W
Mapcode: GBR 6Y38.4Z
What 3 Words: hunt.housework.beaters
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: CH47 1HZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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