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We used this site as a one night stopover before boarding Belfast ferry the next morning. As such the location was ideal for our needs. The site is rather old and tired, and facilities minimal, but we picked a lovely pitch under the trees and were able to make a swift exit to continue our journey. Staff very friendly and OK to just let us get on with it really. No on-line booking or email, no deposit required. Phone and book, pay cash on arrival, no nonsense. Good value.
Having pre booked our pitch and after a gruelling 300 mile drive we arrived at the campsite just before 6. 30pm only to find ourselves in a catch #22 situation. We couldn't get past the barrier until we purchased a pass card from the other side of the barrier. For a while we were stuck and unable to let other vehicles past us as the road was too narrow; even with the pull in; okay for cars but not wide campervans.
During a downpour we eventually gained access and were given a pitch with EHU between two toilet areas; one for humans and one for dogs; everyone on site seemed to walk their dogs past us. They did pick up after the dogs but then placed the bagged contents in a bin just a few yards away.
The sign outside the campsite was far from welcoming; just the name and a list of prohibitions. We then struggled to identify the office as there were no signs; nor were there any signs for the exit.
The human toilet/shower block was a disgrace. In one toilet cubicle something was smeared on the wall for the duration of our stay. The toilet paper dispenser was situated behind your back. There were no bolts on the toilet doors just rusty locks. One cubicle was out of order for the whole of our stay. There were no facilities for the disabled and no where to hang clothes as all the hooks were broken.
The showers were old fashioned coin operated ones. Like the toilets most of the doors were damaged in some way and again had rusty locks. Inside the shower cubicles there was no dry area so if you dried a foot and put your sock on you then had to stand on a wet floor or hop. The water was hot, but sometimes went cold. In one of the shower cubicles I got trapped inside when the door stuck solid. Luckily I was strong enough to wrench it open. Running through al the shower cubicles was an open drainage channel with standing foul water. The end of our stay was a blessing when we finally escaped.
Greeted by friendly people who helped but didn't intrude. We felt we could of asked for any help if required.
Could do with a few more signs but not a big deal, just ask someone.
My only couldn't find was the elsan. Its next to the toilet block behind a gate.
The key thing is odd. One to get in I suppose but when we came to the toilets some one had left it open anyway as it isn't self locking. Once you see it you will think its mad overkill but I do understand how it may of come about as a solution to a problem without taking all the locks out to replace with latches. They I presume kept the locks as they work.
The dunes. It is a good walk and when I set off I didn't think much of them until I hit the top and then they are spectacular. Its like being in a desert. They are amazing, the beach is huge and equally a beautiful place. I did see some rubbish and it did anger me, why do people do that.
The walk to the dunes through the brush area, you can take any route you wish and I'd recommend it. There is lots of dog poop on the walked routes and poo bags thrown into the bushes. People who do that really pi$$ me off.
I'll visit this site again as the access to the dunes and beach is to die for.
If you feel the walk will be difficult walk through the site and use the road, a lot flatter and a bit shorter. The wood land looked great but we didn't venture here, maybe one of the reasons I didn't see a red squirrel.
Formby roads are mostly 20mph and so a great relaxing drive around.
There are plenty of shops to get your bits.
Out of site turn right and go left at the end, follow the road and in this route is the train station, further is a pub and on the little rb is a shop, go left and you hit a shopping centre with pubs, shops, supermarket etc.
If after coming right from site you go straight at the bend there is a chippy. Left from site is car parking for beach.
Southport is a short car ride, 20min.
The site is very clean, well maintained and Yes, its an older site that has remained successful by doing everything right, its quiet and has everything required for a perfect break.
Teenagers will give the omg I have no WiFi or phone signal what am I going to do. Force them to take a walk through the dunes. I may not get it at first but by the end they will of rolled down the dunes, returned to the child like state of playing soldiers in the dunes, made sand castles, it will be like having you kids back again, away from modern life of viewing a phone screen.
There are no play areas for kids but plenty of room for polite children and huge dunes.
No mobile phone signal at least for EE and intermittent on 3. We were right at the back of the site and lost signal half way in.
Great TV signal
Great choice of pitches, in standard rows both side of a road on hard standing. Tap on right in the middle at back.
Waste water behind each pitch. Pain to lift up your waste water on to the pipe. Don't bother, just pour next to it as that is where the pipe puts it, on the soak away area.
Under pine trees just before rows looks nice though you will have more passing people and cars.
You will get lost in the site at least once :) as it's quite winding and huge. At night can be a tad dark so a torch needed (there is road lighting)
£2 returnable deposit needed for toilet key
£20 returnable deposit needed for main entrance gate key (its closed around tea time)
Cards are not taken so remember cash.
Wonderful site I thoroughly recommend. I can't wait for my next trip.
My only complaint, isn't the site. It was a caravanner two away from us. Plugged into two electric outlets. Although there are signs to tell you to keep your dogs on leads left there's off, had two cars and two other visit them plus there awning up plus left the kids (14 & 16) play up and down.
Was it a massive deal, no as they didn't make any noise but this site is great as they trust you.
These dingbats are the type that will ruin it for all. The dog also pooped behind our caravan plus ran at our dogs when we walked by, quite scary and actual went for ours. We got the 'oh he's only playing'. Put it on a lead was our reply.
So my point, please site owners, don't legislate for dingbats by restricting us abiding people, please take a walk and warn people like these if seen. Your site is amazing and these idiots will drive us gooduns away.
I have to finish with saying this is one of the Best I have used, really ranks high. If it changed to try an modernise it would lose its charm. Plus would pass £20 per night. Pass that and I'd give it a miss.
Great touring pitches with plenty of room and near to beach
The site is predominantly statics but routers are well catered for. Shops and pub about a mile+ as is the village and station but there is a regular bus from the end of the road
The washrooms are clean and more than adequate. |The site owner Margaret is a gem and can tell you all there is to know about the local area.
You have the best of all Worlds. A beach second to none, dunes to walk in and forest and open trails to die for. Add to that the red squirrels, local village (Formby) and bus and rail links.
Thank you for a brilliant stay. We will see you again and again.
Upon arrival we really liked the look of this site. The reception was easy to find and staff really helpful.
The location of the site is idea if you have dogs and want to get on to the beach. Just a short walk through the sand dunes which are right next to the site, nice clean beach and not busy at all.
The facilities at the site were clean and and tidy.
Good size pitchs with bins and water close to all pitchs.
Thirty minute walk in to formby where we found a few shops.
All in all we really liked this site and will return.
This touring site offers spectacular views towards the Lake District and Morecambe Bay, with Blackpool Tower also in the distance, yet located just over 3 miles from Junctions 34 and 35 of the M6 motorway. Visitors will find just 10 electric pitches for motorhomes and touring caravans, with access to the superfast Wifi, toilets with sinks, a shower room and fresh water taps. Dogs are allowed and there is a designated field for walks.
The local village of Halton is a mile away from the site, offering a convenience store, newsagent, pharmacy, post office and fish and chip shop. The market town of Carnforth is 3 miles away, with its train station (featured in the 1945 film Brief Encounter) and supermarkets. The seaside resort of Morecambe is within 5 miles and the Lake District is only 35-minutes drive. Find out more here
Wish all sites were as friendly as this one. Spent a very relaxing quiet few days here, the only noise was of the birds singing. The location is fantastic close to the beach, just a few minutes walk over the dunes or through the pine woods. We were lucky enough to see a red squirrel family playing in the tree tops.
Enjoyed the lack of signs, much better than having too many. We were greeted in a friendly way and directions to the pitch was enough. The pitches were flat with plenty of space in between with views of the dunes or pine woods.
Greeted on arrival, were able to choose the pitch that suited us best. The touring area is behind the static vans in a lovely quiet secluded spot next to the sand dunes. The bathrooms look like a posh shed but inside they are well kept, 20p for a shower which were lovely + hot. We were made very welcome + told there was no hurry to vacate our spot on the day we left.
Would we visit again? Most definitely. The isn't a play area for children, but with a great beach only a walk away it didn't matter
Very friendly and easy going owners, we did not pay for the pitch until the day after we arrived. We arrived late and this was no problem as we called the owner who arranged for the warden to open the security barrier. We pitched on the grass under the trees, very pleasant. There are hard standing pitches also. The location is lovely, close to the sandy beach. The walk to the beach is over sand dunes, maybe a 5 or 10 min walk. I think we got a little lost as there are several paths. The beach is lovely and very wide. Someone mentioned that you can drive down to the beach on the road nearby but we didn't do this. We saw several red squirrels in the trees around our pitch. We walked to the train station in formby (approx 1 1/2 miles) and caught a train into Liverpool. The trains run till quite late but remember to take a torch if you need to walk back to the site along the road as there are no lights and its pretty scarey in the dark. The toilet/shower block is clean and tidy. You need 20p for a shower but it is lovely and hot with good water pressure. Could do with a couple of hooks in the shower cubicle. This is the 2nd time we have stayed on this site and will definitely be returning. Great location. Very peaceful. Thanks.
Large static site with perfect touring pitches beside the sand dunes. Easy to walk to the beach across the dunes, 15 mins approx. Clean & tidy around the site and very quiet location. Red squirrels and rabbits playing around the vans.
A key is needed from the office on arrival (deposit payable) to access the shower & toilet blocks. If you are both male & female we suggest you ask for 2 keys as it's awkward once inside the blocks since keys are needed for each toilet & shower cubicle. This is annoying and we felt unnecessary. 20p for showers lasted 5 mins and was adequate. Showers hot & clean but more door hooks would be welcomed.
Nice quiet site with lovely sunset and views but overall the whole spot needs a large cash injection to bring it up to the 21st century.
On arrival we were greeted by a really nice lady and her son. We were offered the choice of grass or hard standing. We opted for the grass. The water was right beside us as was the waste and shower block. Perfect!
Our expectations before setting of from Glasgow were of a place of easy commute or drive into Liverpool and of a place that was going to be very quiet relaxing and ample places to walk out two jack Russell's.
It gives me great pleasure to highly recommend this site to anyone who is seeking the same. After working 60hours a week for most of the year relaxation was top priority for this break.
The facilities on site amount to a shower block of reasonable standard but kept clean and ample dog walking through the sand dunes.
If you are looking for pubs and shops they are a short drive or nice walk into fornby.
Our definition of relaxation may be different from yours but if it's relaxation you require I can't speak highly enough of this place.
Passing through the static part of this site we saw some kids playing and looked as if they were having a good time, so although it is a quiet site I would also recommend it for families with young kids.
This touring site offers spectacular views towards the Lake District and Morecambe Bay, with Blackpool Tower also in the distance, yet located just over 3 miles from Junctions 34 and 35 of the M6 motorway. Visitors will find just 10 electric pitches for motorhomes and touring caravans, with access to the superfast Wifi, toilets with sinks, a shower room and fresh water taps. Dogs are allowed and there is a designated field for walks.
The local village of Halton is a mile away from the site, offering a convenience store, newsagent, pharmacy, post office and fish and chip shop. The market town of Carnforth is 3 miles away, with its train station (featured in the 1945 film Brief Encounter) and supermarkets. The seaside resort of Morecambe is within 5 miles and the Lake District is only 35-minutes drive. Find out more here
Our second visit to this site. We booked specifically to see the giant puppets in Liverpool. We asked for a pitch under the pine trees, there was a choice of 2 pitches, one in full Sun and the other in a shady corner. We chose the shady pitch as weather was very hot, but: 1. Reversing onto the pitch I managed to catch the van roof on a low overhanging branch, I found out later that it has gouged the roof (insurance claim on going). 2. This pitch is next to the sand dune/beach access so dog walkers are constantly passing (we have a dog, so not too bothered). The toilets/showers seem to have been refurbished since last visit, but still have the same key system, they were always clean. Don't forget your 20p for a shower - in the gents, use the far end shower as it has more space and a handy rack to put your stuff on. We used the train to get to Liverpool, very good value at £4. 90 each for an off peak all day ticket valid on all Merseyrail services and I think this also included buses. Can recommend the Bay Horse Toby Cavery just off the town centre behind Waitrose. Would visit this site again, but watch the low tree.
A lovely site. As mentioned before, a mainly static residential site, but well cared for. The touring site is surrounded by trees, with lovely walks through, and a haven for our red squirrel, which we were lucky enough to see. The walk over the sand dunes, meets up with a superb beach.
It is quite a big site, so get your bearings - no sign posts, I got lost on two occasions, which caused some amusement to the residents !
The toilets were clean ( £2 for key) and 20p for the shower, I took two coins but only needed the one. Although there was no way to alter the temperature of the water. Luckily for me, it was just right, nice and hot !
We used the bus to go into Formby No 163, from the top of the road. Plenty of shops and a couple of nice pubs. We also visited Liverpool via the train. Must point out, the sign post to the station stated half a mile - well its one and a half miles ! Nothing to seasoned walkers, but we are not !. However, the Railway pub has a lovely outside garden, and dog friendly.
All in all, the site met our expectations, and would go again.
The touring area is tucked in a cul-de-sac corner at the far edge of this large static site ‘village’, clearly much loved by the residents and the manicured gardens. Being tucked away at the far corner has the benefit of direct access into the sand dunes (great for dogs walking) and Lifeboat road beach.
The site has no shop but the surprisingly delightful and up-market Formby centre is an easy 2 mile walk/bike ride from the site. Formby station is 1 ½ miles from the site with trains running from Southport to Liverpool every ¼ hour and offering incredibly good value at £ 4. 80 return after 9. 30 am.
Formby has numerous eateries, Waitrose supermarket, M&S only food, Morrisons local, and an out of town Tesco’s superstore together with local shops.
As other reviewers have commented the toilet/showers are very dated, but clean and has no wash up area. The waste water is via upturned large clay drain pipes feeding very dubious soak-a-ways around the perimeter of the touring area!
The lack of facilities is more than compensated by the friendly laid back owners, the sites location, lovely Formby and the train service.
Just returned today from this site. We thought it would be very remote, but we were surprised! Great location easy walking distance to train station where for £4. 80 you can get a day saver into Liverpool, Chester and every where in between!
Toilets and showers were a little bit old fashioned to look at, but were kept very clean at all times.
No wash up point but we used our own facilities, so no problems.
Great beach within easy distance, we will definitely go back!
Great location on the edge of the Formby sand dunes, with easy access for walking and taking the dog on the beach (10 mins). Centre of Liverpool 20 mins, picnic sites and forest trails all near by.
Part of a residential mobile home park so tucked out of the way. Shower block and toilets good and clean, although you will need to pay a deposit (£2. 00) for the key. Showers operate with 20 pence pieces, which you get about 3 mins per coin. I found 60p was enough for a decent shower. A minor bugbear was on booking, there was no mention of the £20 deposit for the electronic gate tag that you need to get back on site with your car after 5pm!
Could do with a leaflet printing explaining the site layout and limited facilities, but other than that it was good. Fine weather improved the rating!
£18 for my caravan and £3 for my porch awning with electric hook up.
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No Tents 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
No Laundry 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <5 miles 
Bar <5 miles 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing <1 mile 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
Beach <1 mile 
Watersports <5 miles 
Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
We used this site as a one night stopover before boarding Belfast ferry the next morning. As such the location was ideal for our needs. The site is rather old and tired, and facilities minimal, but we picked a lovely pitch under the trees and were able to make a swift exit to continue our journey. Staff very friendly and OK to just let us get on with it really. No on-line booking or email, no deposit required. Phone and book, pay cash on arrival, no nonsense. Good value. 
