Formby beach
Water quality: Excellent — the highest water-quality rating the Environment Agency gives.
Photo: Julie Anne Workman (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Classification from the Environment Agency's designated bathing water profile — see the official profile for the latest sampling, pollution risk forecasts and any advice against bathing.
Places to stay near Formby
Within 5 miles of the beach, nearest first — straight-line distances.
0.5 miles from the beach
1.5 miles from the beach
3.3 miles from the beach
Formby Hall Golf Resort And Spa
✓ 4 star hotel with championship golf course and spa
🏖️ 2.24 miles from Ainsdale (Sufficient water quality)
Southport
3.7 miles from the beach · 🐾 dogs welcome
Willowbank Caravan Park
✓ Dog walk with solid footing in all weather
🏖️ 1.61 miles from Ainsdale (Sufficient water quality)
Southport
4 miles from the beach
Things to do near Formby
Eat by the beach
Within 3 miles, all with a 5-star food hygiene rating.
- The Pinewoods · Pubs & Inns · 1.3 mi
- Waterfields · Bakeries · 1.9 mi
- The Good Catch · Fish & Chips · 1.9 mi
- Cross House Inn · Pubs & Inns · 2 mi
- Freshfield Hotel · Pubs & Inns · 2.1 mi
- The Grapes · Pubs & Inns · 2.3 mi
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