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About Formby Nature Reserve

Head on outdoors with the whole family and visit Formby Beach and Nature Reserve.

With towering sand dunes and peaceful pinewoods lining the way, this is an idyllic spot for an outdoor adventure. Home to endangered red squirrels only the best explorers will be able to spot them. Mini historians will love searching for prehistoric footsteps in the mud and sand. Look for endangered species like the Natterjack Toad and the Northern Dune Tiger Beetle. Maybe even try learning outdoors and enroll at the children’s university. Take park in the parks international treasure hunt and find the hidden geocaches and see what you discover.

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Year round access

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Free admission

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Victoria Road
Formby
Merseyside
L37 1LJ
England

Tel: 01704 878591

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