From Liverpool take the A565 north towards Southport. Shortly after passing the "Red Squirrel" pub turn left at the roundabout - signposted Formby. Follow the road for a short distance and turn left at the first mini-roundabout. This road leads westwards out to a car park in the dunes. The National Trust have recently begun charging for use of the car park. Leaving the car park, walk out to the beach, turn left and walk south for 15-20 minutes (firm sand). Naturism may be possible from a point 300m after beyond the large house set back in the dunes.

The beach at Formby Point is "vast" and "empty" - the tide is recedes a very long way in these parts -and is backed by dunes which offer "warm sand hollows". To the south the skyline of Liverpool dominates the view. Motorised Police patrols are reported to visit the beach. Given this - and a history of Police action at nearby Ainsdale - use discretion at all times.

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