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Formby Point - National Trust

Description: Victoria Road, Freshfield, Formby, Liverpool L37 1LJ Tel: 01704 87859 / Victoria Road, Freshfield, Formby, Liverpool ... more

Formby Point - National Trust ... L37 1LJ Telephone: 01704 878591

Newest Review: ... picnic tables. The reserve consists of three habitats; pinewoods, extensive dune systems, and the sea shore itself. Paths lead from the woods, through the dunes, down to the sea. The pinewoods, where the first car park is located is the place to find the red squirrels. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept on a lead. Several trails wind through the woods and the squirrels can be seen anywhere ... more

... along the paths. The squirrels are very tame due to the numbers of visitors providing them with tasty peanuts and will often approach to within a few feet of a quiet observer. These gorgeous little animals are much nicer than the alien grey squirrels...more

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Formby Point - National Trust: See rare animals and evidence of extinct ones at the seaside (859 words)
by - written on 24/10/09 (Very useful, 80 readings)
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The Sefton Coast dune system in Merseyside is the largest area of sand dunes in Britain, covering over 2000 hectares and makes up 15% of the total sand dune area in Britain. This habitat is rare in Britain and hosts some very special wildlife and flora. The extremely rare sand lizard and natterjack toad are found here in good numbers, and this is one of the few places in England where the red squirrel can still be found. The National Trust reserve at Formby is one of the best locations to experience this wonderful, ever changing landscape due to its excellent access and good facilities. The reserve is easy to find, simply follow the ... Read the complete review

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