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Formby Hills

Range Of Mountains, Range Of Hills in Lancashire

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Formby Hills

Path to Ainsdale The Sefton Coastal Footpath and the National Cycle Route 810 use the track to the left, but this parallel informal footpath has developed next to the railway, and it is easier going underfoot.
Path to Ainsdale Credit: Bill Boaden

Formby Hills is a range of hills located in Lancashire, England. Situated on the western coast of the county, it stretches for approximately 10 miles, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The hills are characterized by their gentle slopes and undulating terrain, making them a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

Formby Hills is part of the larger Formby Range of Mountains, which is known for its unique geological features. The hills are composed mainly of sandstone, giving them a distinctive reddish hue. This sandstone was formed over millions of years through the accumulation of sediments in ancient riverbeds and coastal areas.

The vegetation in Formby Hills is diverse and includes a variety of plant species. The lower slopes are covered in grasses and wildflowers, while the higher elevations are home to shrubs and small trees such as birch and oak. The hills also support a range of wildlife, including birds, small mammals, and insects.

One of the main attractions of Formby Hills is their proximity to the coast. The hills offer breathtaking views of the Irish Sea and the surrounding coastal areas. In addition, there are several walking trails that lead from the hills to the nearby beaches, allowing visitors to enjoy both the natural beauty of the hills and the sandy shores.

Overall, Formby Hills in Lancashire is a picturesque range of hills with stunning views, diverse vegetation, and a wealth of natural beauty. Whether for a leisurely hike or a peaceful retreat, this scenic landscape offers something for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.576483/-3.0852934 or Grid Reference SD2809. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path to Ainsdale The Sefton Coastal Footpath and the National Cycle Route 810 use the track to the left, but this parallel informal footpath has developed next to the railway, and it is easier going underfoot.
Path to Ainsdale
The Sefton Coastal Footpath and the National Cycle Route 810 use the track to the left, but this parallel informal footpath has developed next to the railway, and it is easier going underfoot.
Crash Gate No. 5 Access in case of emergency to RAF Woodvale across the railway.
Crash Gate No. 5
Access in case of emergency to RAF Woodvale across the railway.
Ainsdale Nature Reserve
Ainsdale Nature Reserve
Woodland Path looking north
Woodland Path looking north
Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve Ainsdale Sand Dunes NNR forms part of the Sefton Coast - the finest dune system on the north-west coast of England. The area is part of a Ramsar site and part of the Sefton Coast Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The dunes are home to over 450 plant species including 33 that are locally or regionally rare like petalwort, seaside centaury, yellow bartsia, round-leaved wintergreen, dune helleborine and pendulous flowered helleborine. Fauna: Sand lizards and great-crested newts are found here together with a large population of natterjack toads. Inland, areas of pine woodland are home to red squirrels.
Ainsdale Sand Dunes National Nature Reserve
Ainsdale Sand Dunes NNR forms part of the Sefton Coast - the finest dune system on the north-west coast of England. The area is part of a Ramsar site and part of the Sefton Coast Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The dunes are home to over 450 plant species including 33 that are locally or regionally rare like petalwort, seaside centaury, yellow bartsia, round-leaved wintergreen, dune helleborine and pendulous flowered helleborine. Fauna: Sand lizards and great-crested newts are found here together with a large population of natterjack toads. Inland, areas of pine woodland are home to red squirrels.
Ainsdale Sands
Ainsdale Sands
Dunes north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield Photographer's position confirmed by GPS, so it can be seen how far the coastline has receded compared to the mapping available in 2013.
Dunes north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield
Photographer's position confirmed by GPS, so it can be seen how far the coastline has receded compared to the mapping available in 2013.
Beach north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield Position confirmed by GPS, showing how much the coastline has receded compared to the mapping available in 2013.
Beach north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield
Position confirmed by GPS, showing how much the coastline has receded compared to the mapping available in 2013.
View north-west from grid intersection on the beach north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield On the mapping available in 2013, this position would have been on the inner side of the foredunes, whereas it is now on the beach.
View north-west from grid intersection on the beach north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield
On the mapping available in 2013, this position would have been on the inner side of the foredunes, whereas it is now on the beach.
View north-east from grid intersection on the beach north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield On the mapping available in 2013, this position would have been on the inner side of the foredunes, whereas it is now on the beach.
View north-east from grid intersection on the beach north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield
On the mapping available in 2013, this position would have been on the inner side of the foredunes, whereas it is now on the beach.
High tide mark along the beach north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield Position confirmed by GPS.
High tide mark along the beach north of the Fisherman's Path, Freshfield
Position confirmed by GPS.
Wreck along the coast between Formby and Ainsdale This was low tide on the day and the position was confirmed by GPS. This would appear to be the so-called Mussel Wreck, so named because no one is certain of its identity.
Wreck along the coast between Formby and Ainsdale
This was low tide on the day and the position was confirmed by GPS. This would appear to be the so-called Mussel Wreck, so named because no one is certain of its identity.
Looking south along the low tideline on the beach between Formby and Ainsdale This was the low tide position on this date, position checked by GPS.
Looking south along the low tideline on the beach between Formby and Ainsdale
This was the low tide position on this date, position checked by GPS.
Looking north along the low tideline on the beach between Formby and Ainsdale This was low tide on this date, with the position confirmed by GPS.
Looking north along the low tideline on the beach between Formby and Ainsdale
This was low tide on this date, with the position confirmed by GPS.
The beach between Formby and Ainsdale at low tide Position confirmed by GPS.
The beach between Formby and Ainsdale at low tide
Position confirmed by GPS.
Dunes engulfing Massam's Slack, Ainsdale As the coast here has receded, the dunes have moved inland and the slack has been engulfed. Position confirmed by GPS.
Dunes engulfing Massam's Slack, Ainsdale
As the coast here has receded, the dunes have moved inland and the slack has been engulfed. Position confirmed by GPS.
Jellyfish on the beach between Ainsdale and Formby Point One of many such creatures washed up on the beach that day.
Jellyfish on the beach between Ainsdale and Formby Point
One of many such creatures washed up on the beach that day.
Ainsdale Beach and Sand Dunes This photo was taken on New Years Eve in 2004, looking north along the sands approaching Ainsdale. Behind the dunes lies Ainsdale National Nature Reserve, home to Natterjack Toads.
Ainsdale Beach and Sand Dunes
This photo was taken on New Years Eve in 2004, looking north along the sands approaching Ainsdale. Behind the dunes lies Ainsdale National Nature Reserve, home to Natterjack Toads.
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Formby Hills is located at Grid Ref: SD2809 (Lat: 53.576483, Lng: -3.0852934)

Unitary Authority: Sefton

Police Authority: Merseyside

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