Formby is popular for its lovely, long, sandy beach, but swimming here is only at high tide – I recommend 30 minutes before high tide and during slack tide. There are lifeguards, so it’s best to swim when they are present, or join Formby Sea Swimmers, who know the area well.
Is Formby beach clean?
Formby, West Kirby, Meols and Moreton are said to be the cleanest, having been rated excellent for the past five years, with minimal litter or pollution.
Can you go in the sea at Formby?
The beach can be accessed via a hard standing path and a boardwalk from Lifeboat Road car park. At Victoria Road the beach can only be accessed over the sand dunes via a steep, sandy path.
What is the beach like in Formby?
Formby beach is a spacious stretch of beach backed by extensive sand dunes giving it a much more rural feel than its neighbours. Beyond the dunes are sweeping coastal pinewoods which are home to the red squirrels.
Are there lifeguards on Formby Beach?
During the summer the RNLI Lifeguard service is in operation at Formby, Ainsdale and Southport and they promote a ‘swim between the flags’ service, which means they will patrol a designated area of the beach.
Are there jellyfish at Formby Beach?
At Formby, you might spot varieties like the harmless barrel jellyfish, or the compass jellyfish that can give you a painful sting. “Although most jellyfish found in the UK do not cause serious harm, we advise anyone stung by a jellyfish to seek medical attention.
What celebs live in Formby?
Wayne Rooney. Neil Ruddock. Gylfi Sigurðsson. Alan Shearer, during his time at Blackburn Rovers.
Why are there so many bricks on Formby Beach?
The bricks and rubble on the beach come from the old car park that existed in this location before the National Trust started caring for this area in 1967.
How cold is the sea in Formby?
Average annual water temperature on the coast in Formby is 52°F, by the seasons: in winter 45°F, in spring 48°F, in summer 59°F, in autumn 57°F. Minimum water temperature (41°F) in Formby it happens in January, maximum (63°F) in August.
What is Formby Beach famous for?
Voted one of the Top 6 beaches in the UK by the National Trust, Formby beach mixes wild dunes with miles of family friendly sand flats. Surrounded by ancient coastal pinewoods, the area is home to a whole host of British wildlife, including sand lizards and the extremely rare Natterjack toad.
Is Formby a good beach?
Formby Beach is ideal for families, with a large car park, picnic areas and waymarked paths to the beach, dunes and woods.
Is Formby a posh area?
Guide to living in Formby. Formby is one of the most affluent areas of Merseyside and boasts Shireburn Road, the most expensive road in the whole county, amongst its offerings.
Is Formby worth visiting?
Reviews. Formby Beach The beach is great, the sand is very delicate, there are some bars and cafes nearby where you can bring a cold drink to see the sea, very comfortable, worth visiting the holiday beach resort, worthwhile trip… The scenery is beautiful, but the toilet is really far from the beach!
What has been filmed at Formby Beach?
War of the Worlds
Formby Beach and Ainsdale pinewoods were the location for a Martian ‘arrival’ in the BBC’s acclaimed War of the Worlds’ based on H.G. Wells’ legendary novel. Southport Pier was recently used as a backdrop for the Sky drama Tin Star: Liverpool, starring Tim Roth.
Is parking free at Formby Beach?
How much does it cost? If you are a National Trust member, parking is free – just remember to bring your membership card to scan at the machine or speak to one of our team if you’ve left it at home. For non-members, a daily rate of £7.50 applies.
Does the tide come in at Formby Beach?
Monday 7 November 2022, 6:14AM GMT (GMT +0000). The tide is currently rising in Formby Beach. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 9.3m will be at 10:23pm and the lowest tide of 1.1m was at 4:38am.
Is Crosby beach better than Formby Beach?
A quieter stretch than Crosby, Formby has plenty of space to spread out, making it feel less touristy. The golden sand seems to go on for miles and high dunes create a dramatic landscape.
What are the little blobs of jelly on the beach?
Though they’re often referred to as “jellyfish eggs” these weird little creatures are called salps, and they have more in common with people than they do with jellyfish.
What are the clear blobs of jelly on the beach?
Snail sacs
You’ve no doubt stumbled upon these clear jelly-looking sacs on the sand at your local beach. You probably thought they were baby jellyfish. You might know them as sausage blubber or shark poo.
Are there sharks in Formby?
Smooth-hounds are a breed of sharks which are commonly found in the Irish Sea and that is why you shouldn’t be surprised if you see one in Formby beach.
Where is the posh part of Liverpool?
Situated in the south of the city, Woolton is an affluent and coveted area. Only 6 miles from the city centre, this area is alive with a wealth of bars and restaurants and is home to some of the best properties in the city.