Name: Formby Nature Reserve
Rating: 5.0

Formby Nature Reserve

Victoria Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 1LJ, England

1-90 Years

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Description

Discover some of Europe’s best sand dune habitats, where many rare species including natterjack toads thrive. Rich in history, visitors can catch glimpses of the past from spotting pre-historic footprints and shipwrecks to strolling through what was once acres of asparagus fields. Formby’s sweeping pinewoods are also home to the iconic red squirrel. Sunny days and holidays can be busy so you may decide you’ll enjoy your visit more on a quieter day.

If you are looking for Best Parks and Playgrounds in Formby , Merseyside then you can visit Formby Nature Reserve. Formby Nature Reserve is one of the places in Formby Merseyside for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

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On Site Parking
On Site Toilet

What to see

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A coastal nature haven with some of Europe’s best sand dune habitats, where many rare species, including natterjack toads, thrive.

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Price

Price: Free

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Pricing Free admission

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening hours Year round access

Address: Victoria Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 1LJ, England

Post Code: L37 1LJ

Council: Formby

County: Merseyside

On foot
Sefton Coastal Footpath

By train
Freshfield station: 1 mile from Victoria Road Formby station: 1.2 miles from Lifeboat Road

Cycling
NCN62, 3 miles. Due to the fragile landscape, we ask that cyclists keep to the designated cycle path, tarmacked roads or beach. Cycle racks are available next to the entrances at both Victoria Road and Lifeboat Road.

By road
Victoria Road - 2 miles off A565. Follow brown signs with National Trust logo “Formby Point” from roundabout at north end of Formby bypass by the BP petrol station. Lifeboat Road – 2 miles of A565.