Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox As the country and region basked in unusually warm weather on Tuesday, with easing of lockdown restrictions, many people inevitably headed to the coast.
Formby Beach in Merseyside was a popular hotspot as daytrippers headed there to make the most of the weather, the Echo reports.
Car parks and nearby roads were bustling with people but by lunchtime there was 'no beach'. The car park was full with only a few spaces available at 10.30 on Tuesday.
And an unusually high tide at 12.50pm meant the water came right up to the sand dunes, covering the beach. The National Trust said in a Facebook post: "We encourage you to plan a trip to this special
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