Sefton Coastal Path

Merseyside

From the northern outskirts of Liverpool this route through dunes, marshes and the towns of Southport and Crosby passes the Ainsdale Nature and Formby National Trust Reserves.

Sefton's Natural Coast, as it is now known, is the largest undeveloped dune system in England, extending from Southport and the Ribble Estuary to Seaforth at the mouth of the River Mersey.

There is a variety of landscapes and wildlife with sandy beaches, coastal marshes, pine woodlands, heathery heathland and tidal estuaries that provide views across the Irish Sea to North Wales, Snowdonia and the Lake District on a clear day.

The Sefton Coastal Path can be walked throughout and parts are cycle-friendly. It could be completed over a weekend based in Southport, or using the train that runs parallel with the coast it can be broken up into individual short walks. South of Southport part of the route coincides with the Trans Pennine Trail.

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Details:

Path Type:	Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark:	Natterjack toad logo
Attributes:	Easy Cycle Route Coastal Heath River
Start:	SJ321981 - Waterloo Station, Merseyside
Finish:	SD374205 - Crossens, Merseyside
Web Sites:	Visit Southport - Sefton Coastal Path

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Publications, Badges and Certificates:

External download

Sefton Coastal Path  (Sefton Council  - 2016 )

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