Formby, Cheshire West and ChesterSefton Coastal PathSt Mary's Catholic ChurchSt Catherine's ChapelCrosby BeachRimrose Valley ParkSt Benet's
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Formby

Formby is a town in Cheshire West and Chester district, Cheshire West and Chester, United Kingdom of about 23,329 people. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit: 82 churches, 41 parks and 22 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sefton Coastal Path, Parish Church of St Luke and Squirrel Walk, Formby.

53.5584° N, 3.0700° WPop. 23,329

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Within 30 km97 places
Within 50 km194
Must-see296
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sefton Coastal Path, trek near Formby
Must-see

Sefton Coastal Path

Trek · 1 km

Parish Church of St Luke, church near Formby
Must-see

Parish Church of St Luke

Church · 2 km

Must-see

Squirrel Walk, Formby

Beach · 2 km

Places near Formby by type

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One day from Formby

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:44 pm

39 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Formby
  2. St Mary's Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Crosby Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Warbreck Moor Parkpark · 45 min
  5. St Benet'schurch · 30 min
  6. St Catherine's Chapelchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Formby
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Formby?

Sefton Coastal Path (trek, about 1 km), Parish Church of St Luke (church, about 2 km), Squirrel Walk, Formby (beach, about 2 km), St Mary's Catholic Church (church, about 8 km), St Catherine's Chapel (church, about 9 km), St Luke's Church (church, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Formby?

194 places on Spotwander: 82 churches, 41 parks, 22 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Formby?

Parish Church of St Luke, about 2 km by road; St Mary's Catholic Church (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Formby?

Rimrose Valley Park, about 12 km by road; Warbreck Moor Park (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Formby?

Start in Formby, visit St Mary's Catholic Church, then Crosby Beach, then Warbreck Moor Park, then St Benet's, then St Catherine's Chapel, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.