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United Kingdom
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Lancashire
Sefton
Formby

Asparagus Trail, Formby – Kiosk Coffee loop from Freshfield

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
North West England
Lancashire
Sefton
Formby

Asparagus Trail, Formby – Kiosk Coffee loop from Freshfield

Moderate

4.3

(3)

84

hikers

Asparagus Trail, Formby – Kiosk Coffee loop from Freshfield

02:00

7.88km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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495 m

Asparagus Trail, Formby

Highlight • Trail

Asparagus has been grown at Formby since the 1800's. Around 200-acres of asparagus was grown here. Today about 10-acres are still grown.
The Asparagus trail is a waymarked and well …

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2

755 m

Squirrel Walk

Highlight • Trail

One of the many marked hiking trails in the dunes. Early mornings in spring and autumn offer the best chance of seeing squirrels.

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3

1.65 km

Grab a coffee and find out more about this beautiful area.

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4

1.82 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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5

2.94 km

Kiosk Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely little coffee shop at the end of the walk. Pleasant and polite staff and reasonably priced.

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6

4.02 km

Level Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice quiet spot for a walk, watch for trains.

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7

5.21 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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8

5.34 km

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

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7.88 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

929 m

865 m

842 m

187 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.31 km

1.14 km

801 m

187 m

100 m

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Saturday 16 May

13°C

9°C

57 %

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