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Formby Beach
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Formby Beach is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 13th place out of 24 beaches in the Lancashire region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Formby Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Formby Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
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Beach overall scores
Formby Beach is located in Lancashire region (Hoylake sub-region) within Great Altcar, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This beach is incredibly welcoming to dogs, allowing them to run freely for hours. The only area where dogs must be on a leash is the Red Squirrel Walk. The car park on Lifeboat Road offers plenty of spaces, including designated spots for horseboxes and trailers. Parking is priced at £8.50 per vehicle for the entire day, but National Trust members can park for free. Addition..."
Nathalie
"The beach is absolutely stunning! It's about a 1.5-hour drive from Central Manchester, and we were thrilled to discover this hidden gem. Parking costs £8 for the entire day, but National Trust Members can park for free. The only restroom facilities are located by the car park and consist of portable toilets. The walking trail to the beach was lovely and took us approximately..."
Zayna
User reviews
"This beach is incredibly welcoming to dogs, allowing them to run freely for hours. The only area where dogs must be on a leash is the Red Squirrel Walk. The car park on Lifeboat Road offers plenty of spaces, including designated spots for horseboxes and trailers. Parking is priced at £8.50 per vehicle for the entire day, but National Trust members can park for free. Addition..."
Nathalie
"The beach is absolutely stunning! It's about a 1.5-hour drive from Central Manchester, and we were thrilled to discover this hidden gem. Parking costs £8 for the entire day, but National Trust Members can park for free. The only restroom facilities are located by the car park and consist of portable toilets. The walking trail to the beach was lovely and took us approximately..."
Zayna
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2.8km
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Great Altcar
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2.7km from center
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2.9km
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Formby Village Apartments By Greenstay Serviced Accommodation - Beautfiul 2 Bed Apartment With Parki
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Located at nearest locality
Great Altcar
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2.9km from center
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8.2km
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Located at nearest locality
Great Altcar
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7.4km from center
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9.1km
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Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast
Located at nearest locality
Great Altcar
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8.1km from center
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Great Altcar 11.9 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- The Pinewoods• 26 min walk
- The Railway• 29 min walk
- Geee’s Coffee• 2.8km
- Emily's• 2.8km
Transport
- BLK• 25.4km
- Ormskirk bus station• 14.8km
- Formby• 29 min walk
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Formby Beach?
The coastline of Formby Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Formby Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Formby Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Formby Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Formby Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Formby Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Formby Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Formby Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Formby Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- On the territory of the national park / reserve
What are the key audiences of Formby Beach?
Formby Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers (caravans)
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Formby Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Formby Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Pinewoods is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Formby Beach?
There are 70 places to stay in the Formby Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Formby Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Formby Beach from parking?
The Formby Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
What is the best time of the year to visit Formby Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Formby Beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Formby Beach (Lancashire) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Formby Beach (Lancashire) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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