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Formby (National Trust)
Formby, Merseyside · Free entry
Vast sand dunes, pinewoods and beach - one of the last strongholds of the red squirrel in England - plus prehistoric footprints at low tide.
Official website Directions Where to stay
Mooch tip Arrive by train in peak season.
Visiting
- Opening times
- Daily, dawn to dusk
- How long to allow
- 2-3 hours
- Best time to go
- Early morning for squirrels; outside summer weekends
- Accessibility
- Some boardwalk paths; dunes are soft sand
Getting there
- Address
- Victoria Road, Freshfield, L37 1LJ
- Parking
- NT car park on Victoria Road (fills early in summer)
- Nearest station
- Freshfield (Merseyrail, approx 15 min walk)
- Other ways
- Train is the easiest option in summer
Places to stay near Formby (National Trust)
More to do nearby
FreeOutdoors & natureAnother Place (Crosby Beach)Crosby, Merseyside · 8 km awayFree entry
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FreeMuseumWorld Museum LiverpoolLiverpool, Merseyside · 18 km awayFree entry
Boat trips & railwaysMersey Ferries River Explorer CruiseLiverpool, Merseyside · 18 km awayAdults £14 Mooch isn’t connected to this attraction and doesn’t sell tickets. Details are from our research – please check with the attraction before you travel.
