Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Cafes
Toilets
Disabled access
First aid and lost child services are available with the lifeguards

Activities

Windsurfing
Kite flying
Horse riding

Nature and Wildlife

Plenty of space for a stroll by the sea and the dunes are home to the rare natterjack toad.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

Yes

Dogs

Dogs are restricted to certain areas.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Southport
County: Sefton
Latitude/Longitude: 53.6077, -3.06263
Postcode: PR8 2QB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Off A565 between Formby and Sefton

Public Transport

There is a bus that runs from Southport to Ainsdale beach

Nearest Railway Stations

Ainsdale (About a mile away)
Hillside (Approx. 2 miles away)
Freshfield (Approx. 3 miles away)
Birkdale (Approx. 3 miles away)
Southport (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

SOUTHPORT TIC Tourist Information Centre 112 Lord Street Tel: +44 (0) 1704 533333

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Southport