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Glorious beach with dramatic sand dunes, surrounded by sweeping coastal pinewoods.

Red squirrels, prehistoric footprints and miles of coastal walks are just waiting to be discovered - part of Formby's amazing and ever changing landscape. 

Enjoy breathtaking sea views or a picnic in the sand dunes; head out on a bracing coastal walk or find out about Formby's fascinating coastal history with links to asparagus growing and the early days of aviation.

Up and coming events

  • Christmas tree planting at Formby © National Trust/Andrew Brockbank

    Save our dunes

    Every year old Christmas trees are recycled in a unique way. Come along and help us protect our dunes.

  • Red squirrel © Peter Barsby

    Red squirrel walk

    Find out how our endangered red squirrels are doing and what can be done to help them.

  • Nordic Walking at Formby © National Trust/Andrew Brockbank

    Nordic Walking taster sessions

    Enjoy a 45 minute session that will introduce you to Nordic Walking.

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