Birkdale Sands and Dunes

South Ribble Group

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Overview

We begin in the sand dunes, then a stretch along the beach past the habitat of the Natterjack toads.

From Ainsdale we follow the Trans Pennine Trail to the Sefton Coastal Path past the Royal Birkdale Golf Course.

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Start time:: 1:00 pm
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: 10.1m / 33ft
Type:: circular

The walk is flattish, but because it goes through the dunes it's quite moderate rather than leisurely. We have to cross the coast road twice. Anyone wishing to travel by train should come to Hillside station and walk along Waterlooo Road to turn Left into Selworthy Road.

Features

Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: SD 31849 15260
Nearest postcode:: PR8 2LA
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Start time:: 1:00 pm

Meet at the junction of Selworthy Road and Lancaster Road. Roadside parking

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