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North West England

Formby Beach and Sand Dunes – Sandy Path Through Dunes loop from Formby

Running trails & routes

North West England

Formby Beach and Sand Dunes – Sandy Path Through Dunes loop from Formby

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runners

Formby Beach and Sand Dunes – Sandy Path Through Dunes loop from Formby

01:16

12.0km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.16 km

Formby Woodland and Asparagus Trail

Highlight • Trail

There are miles of waymarked and un-marked paths and trails through the dunes and woodland at Formby. They all make great running loops with fun underfoot terrain and fast flat …

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2

2.54 km

Formby Beach and Sand Dunes

Highlight • Natural

A large National Trust managed section of beach, sand dune and sandy woodland. Home to red squirrels and important sea birds.
Follow the road down to the NT car park …

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3

3.79 km

View of the beach from the dunes

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beach view from the sand dune.

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4

6.14 km

Ainsdale Sand Dunes Woodland

Highlight • Natural

Quiet coastal woodland that leads on to sand dunes and the coast. Nearest place to park a car is about a mile away so frequented by people on foot or by bicycle, so not packed :-)

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5

6.32 km

Sandy Path Through Dunes

Highlight • Trail

6

6.42 km

Fisherman’s Path Through Ainsdale Sand Dunes

Highlight • Beach

Path leads up the dunes and onto the beach. Great views on a good day!

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.58 km

2.03 km

586 m

543 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

3.19 km

1.52 km

744 m

290 m

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