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Beaches in Merseyside

8 designated bathing beaches in Merseyside, ranked by the Environment Agency's official water-quality rating — 1 is rated Excellent. Choose a beach to see places to stay within walking distance, things to do nearby and how to get there by train.

Formby beach Excellent FormbySouthport Meols beach Good MeolsLiverpool Moreton beach Good MoretonLiverpool Wallasey beach Good WallaseyLiverpool Ainsdale beach Sufficient AinsdaleSouthport Southport beach Sufficient SouthportSouthport West Kirby beach Sufficient West KirbyLiverpool New Brighton Beach East beach Unrated New Brighton Beach EastLiverpool

Dog-friendly stays in Merseyside

For beach days with the dog — check each beach's seasonal dog rules with the local council before you go.

Travelodge

Travelodge

✓ Less than five minutes from Southport beach

🏖️ 0.83 miles from Southport (Sufficient water quality)

Southport

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