Sefton Coast is a 4605.3 hectare (11379.9 acre) site of special scientific interest in England which stretches for 12 miles (20 km) between Southport and Waterloo, ending with Crosby Beach. The site was notified in 2000 for both its biological and geological features.

Aug 15, 2024 · Sefton's Coast and Countryside comprises stunning beaches and a vast beautiful landscape that is a haven for Natterjack toads, red squirrels and more

The Sefton Coast is a very special place for nature and one of the most important nature sites in Great Britain. Over 20% of England’s sand dunes and 40% of its dune slacks form large parts of the Sefton Coast.

Sep 19, 2024 · Stretching for around 20km between Liverpool and Southport, the Sefton Coast sand dune system is the largest in England. The environment here supports lots of different dune-specialised species, so it’s recognised as one of the most important dune habitats in North-west Europe and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest.

View details of The Sefton Coastal Path route. Starting in Crossens and ending at the Crosby Lakeside Adventure Center the route boasts some wonderful views of our coastline. Walking through the sand dunes, the Ainsdale National Nature Reserve , Formby Point (home of the red squirrels) and on towards Another Place (alternatively known as the ...

The Sefton Coast is one of the largest and most spectacular unspoilt sand dune systems in the country, stretching 20 miles it supports a huge variety of plants and animals, including the important Red Squirrel Nature Reserve in Formby

Ainsdale-on-Sea sits on the southern edge of Southport and boasts expansive areas of beach and sand dunes systems. It is a visitor favourite for family days out, with many a sandcastle built during...

Sefton’s coast and countryside is the perfect setting for those who want to get away from it all and explore the area. Stretching for 22 miles, this unique and tranquil coastline...

A designated Site of Special Interest (SSSI), Sefton Coast has one of the largest sand dune systems in Europe, with extensive areas of intertidal sand and mudflats. This historic coastline has supported flora, fauna, and people for thousands of years.

The Sefton Coast lies between the estuaries of the Mersey and Ribble in north-west England. The sand dunes, beaches and marshes of the Sefton Coast form one of the most important areas for nature conservation in Europe. A series of towns along the coast is home to over 150,000 people and 5000 businesses in the area employ more than 50,000 people.