Formby Red Squirrel Reserve

Victoria Road
Freshfield
Formby
Merseyside
L37 1LJ

Tel: +44 (0)1704 878591

Formby Red Squirrel Reserve

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Car parking£5.70 per ticket
Coach Parking£50.00 per ticket
Mini bus parking£18.00 per ticket

All groups must book in advance
No coach bookings at weekends due to congestion
Free admission to members on production of a group membership card
Free parking to groups booking guided walks

Extras - Treat yourself to your very own fluffy squirrel: £3.00. Post your day to a friend far away. Postcards: 25p. Use our audioguide to dip into fascinating Formby: £1 hire charge. Be a high tech treasure hunter and try Geocaching for free!

About

The everchanging landscape of Formby makes for some beautiful scenery on a day out at the Formby Red Squirrel Reserve. Red squirrels, natterjacks and miles of coastal walks,runs or bike rides are waiting to be discovered!

Here is where you'll see pretty breathtaking sea views. The changing tides and current erosion of the coastline means that often prehistoric mud layers are revealed. Look closely for prehistoric human and animal footprints!

There's also a history lesson to be learned, explore the fascinating coastal history of Formby and the links with asparagus growing and the early days of aviation.

 

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Facilities

Other

  • Car Parking
  • Car Parking Limit
  • Coach Parking
  • Dogs Accepted
  • Park Ranger
  • Picnic Facility
  • Schools Accepted
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

Map & Directions

Road Directions

The reserve is 15miles north of Liverpool city centre, 2miles west of Formby, 2miles off A565 and 6miles south of Southport.

Public Transport Directions

Formby–BR Freshfield, to within half a mile.

Freshfield train station is only 1 mile from the reserve.

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Tripadvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
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      302
    • Very Good
      124
    • Average
      29
    • Poor
      23
    • Terrible
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Jayh777
      Liverpool, United Kingdom
      Trip type:
      Couples
      Car Parking a joke
      2 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 26th February 2023
      Visited today, can’t pay by card at the machines. If you haven’t got £7.5O in coins then only other way to pay is online or phone. Giving there is no phone/internet reception in the area then how are... Read full review
    • amypls
      Trip type:
      Friends getaway
      A favourite walking spot
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 17th March 2023
      It’s a lovely walk any time of year with some great woodland and beach areas. Would always recommend. People rating the area with few stars because a wild animal hasn’t presented themselves on... Read full review
    • Ducatibabe
      Cheltenham, United Kingdom
      Trip type:
      Couples
      Nice woods for a walk.
      4 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 21st March 2023
      Lovely walk, didn’t see any squirrels, red or otherwise, but didn’t expect to as there were quite a few people & dogs about. It’s a lovely bit of woodland & a nice walk tho - we are NT members so it... Read full review

    Opening Times

    2023 (1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023)

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