Formby: A wonderful winter beach

Formby on the Merseyside coast is one of north-west England’s most popular seaside spots.

But there’s no glitzy resort town, built-up promenade or lines of beach huts. Just acres of sand, rolling dunes and pine forests to explore.

More than three years after my first visit, I returned on a chilly winter’s day and in the wake of Storm Arwen, which felled large pine trees on the roads leading to the beach.

My walk along the sand blew all the cobwebs away, while epic clouds began to fill the sky. So long as you’re wrapped up warm, a winter beach is wonderful, don’t you think? Please leave your comments below

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6 thoughts on “Formby: A wonderful winter beach”

Kiki on January 11, 2022 at 17:38 said:

That herringbone sky 😍

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 11, 2022 at 17:41 said:
  
  Oh yes it was amazing and came from nowhere! They don’t come along so often.
  
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Jane Lurie on January 11, 2022 at 15:24 said:

A terrific series, Mike, that shows the wide and close perspectives. Love the shells and the tidal patterns in the sand.

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 11, 2022 at 15:56 said:
  
  Thank you Jane, I really enjoyed this coastal trip with a very dramatic sky to add to the mix :)
  
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dianaed14 on January 10, 2022 at 12:22 said:

Love the feeling of space. The close ups are interesting

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- mikeosbornphoto on January 10, 2022 at 12:23 said:
  
  Thank you Diana, it’s very liberating even on a cold day! And the shells are just as pretty :)
  
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