Sefton Coastal Footpath
A long distance path of 21 miles in the Merseyside region. Highlights include Sefton Hightown, Formby, Ainsdale and Birkland Local Nature Reserve and Birkdale with varied terrain such as sandy beaches, coastal marshes, pine woodlands and tidal estuaries to enjoy. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Waterloo Station, Merseyside
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Grid Ref: SJ321981
Climbing: 70 metres
Walk time: 8-10 hours
Days: 1-2
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
266 Wirral and Chester
275 Liverpool, St Helens, Widnes and Runcorn
285 Southport, Chorley, Wigan, Formby and Ormskirk
275 Liverpool, St Helens, Widnes and Runcorn
285 Southport, Chorley, Wigan, Formby and Ormskirk
Summary:
The Sefton Coastal Footpath extends from Crosby on the northern outskirts of Liverpool through Sefton Hightown, Raven Meols Hills Nature Reserve, Formby, Ainsdale National Nature Reserve, Ainsdale and Birkland Local Nature Reserve and Birkdale to Southport. Throughout the walk there is a variety of landscapes and wildlife with sandy beaches, coastal marshes, pine woodlands, heathery heathland and tidal estuaries to enjoy.The walk also provides views across the Irish Sea to North Wales, Snowdonia and the Lake District.
Useful Links:
Visit Southport
Visit Sefton and West Lancs
Sefton Coastal Footpath Booklet and Map
Long Distance Walkers Association
