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Formby Beach and Sand Dunes – Kiosk Coffee loop from Formby

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Formby Beach and Sand Dunes – Kiosk Coffee loop from Formby

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Formby Beach and Sand Dunes – Kiosk Coffee loop from Formby

00:52

8.11km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.04 km

Level Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice quiet spot for a walk, watch for trains.

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3.23 km

Ainsdale Sand Dunes Woodland

Highlight • Natural

Quiet coastal woodland that leads on to sand dunes and the coast. Nearest place to park a car is about a mile away so frequented by people on foot or by bicycle, so not packed :-)

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3.36 km

Fisherman’s Path Through Ainsdale Sand Dunes

Highlight • Beach

Path leads up the dunes and onto the beach. Great views on a good day!

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4.31 km

View of the beach from the dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beach view from the sand dune.

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5.57 km

Formby Beach and Sand Dunes

Highlight • Natural

A large National Trust managed section of beach, sand dune and sandy woodland. Home to red squirrels and important sea birds.
Follow the road down to the NT car park …

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6.69 km

Kiosk Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little coffee shop at the end of the walk. Pleasant and polite staff and reasonably priced.

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7.43 km

Victoria Road (Millionaires' Row)

Highlight • Structure

Millionaires Row is the street where Steven Gerrard, Jurgen Klopp, lived now it will be the home of Liverpools' new manager, Arne Slot. At the end of the road, it's formby woods and beach ⛱️

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8.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

2.39 km

1.13 km

589 m

Surfaces

2.09 km

2.02 km

1.65 km

891 m

801 m

602 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 23 June

24°C

17°C

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Formby Beach and Sand Dunes – Kiosk Coffee loop from Formby

Level Crossing

Ainsdale Sand Dunes Woodland

Fisherman’s Path Through Ainsdale Sand Dunes

View of the beach from the dunes

Formby Beach and Sand Dunes

Kiosk Coffee

Victoria Road (Millionaires' Row)

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