The National Trust, Formby

Large area of beach, sand dunes and pine woods. This ever-changing sandy coastline set between the sea and Formby town offers miles of walks through the woods and dunes. Visitors may still catch a glimpse of the increasingly rare red squirrel in the pine woods. The shoreline and dunes are rich in wildlife, and prehistoric animal and human footprints can sometimes be found in the silt beds on the shoreline.

Awards

• Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

Tickets Information

Road Directions

The Squirrel reserve is15miles north of Liverpool city centre, 2miles west of Formby, 2miles off A565 and 6miles south of Southport.
Beach overflow car park closes at 5.30pm (April - Oct) and 4.00pm (Nov-March)

Public Transport Directions

Formby–BR Freshfield, to within half a mile.
Freshfield train station is only 1 mile from the reserve.

 Facilities

• Dogs Accepted

Provider Preferences

• In countryside

Parking & Transport

• On site parking