The summer holidays aren’t over yet which means there’s still time to squeeze in a trip to the beach. Even if wall-to-wall sunshine isn't in the forecast, it’s always nice to visit the coast and soak up the sea views.
Luckily for us there’s no shortage of beaches to visit nearby, each offering something different. But one beach in particular is especially worth checking out before the holidays come to an end.
Formby Beach, around an hour’s drive away from Greater Manchester, was named one of the best beaches in the UK by The Sunday Times.
Sandwiched between Southport and Crosby, Formby made the list thanks to its “miles of pristine sand, dunes, pine forest, red squirrels, fossils and ocean liners”. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. A world away from Blackpool, Formby Beach is a “wild and fascinating” place.
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