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SEFTON SAYS ‘ THANKS !’ TO SUMMER COAST VISITORS AS CAR PARKS CLOSE FOR WINTER
Hundreds of thousands of people have enjoyed visits to Sefton ’ s beautiful Crosby , Ainsdale and Southport beaches this summer .
The Council ’ s Green Sefton coastal rangers have been kept busy managing beach car parks , emptying bins , litter picking and helping people get the most out of their visit to the Borough . And they have done this alongside partners the RNLI , HM Coastguard , Merseyside Police , Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and National Trust Formby .
Cllr Ian Moncur , Sefton Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing , said : “ We would like to say a big ‘ thank you ’ to all the visitors who ’ ve been to our beaches over the summer and who ’ ve played their part by using our bins or by taking their rubbish home . This has kept our beaches looking fantastic and the rare and fragile natural habitats that make our coastline so special , safe .
“ And a big ‘ thank you ’ also to Green Sefton and all our partners and volunteers for all the work they ’ ve done over the summer months keeping our coast clean and safe , and so enjoyable for all our visitors .”
Mark Shaw , Green Sefton Service Manager , said : “ Thanks to all those visitors who came this summer and who were kind to our staff , considerate to local people living along Sefton ’ s coast and for being respectful to each other .
“ We hope you had a great time and look forward to welcoming you back next year .”
Parking Information Beach car parks along Sefton ’ s Natural Coast are now closed , marking the end of the busy summer season . Ainsdale and Southport beach car parking will now remain closed until 1st April 2023 .
For those who visit our coastline all year round , there are still plenty of ways to travel to the coast , by either foot , bike , or train .
Sefton ’ s beaches are in easy walking distance from Merseyrail stations such as Southport , Birkdale , Hillside , Ainsdale , Freshfield , Formby , Hall Road , Blundellsands & Crosby and Waterloo . People can plan their journeys and find timetables and service updates at www . merseyrail . org
For those driving to our Natural Coast , there are many other pay and display car parks in the Southport area just a short walk away from the beach .
Crosby beach is backed by a promenade , from where people can view the Another Place ‘ Iron Men ’. There are several pay and display car parks adjacent or close to the promenade .
For those planning looking for another reason to visit the work of art , The Guardian newspaper have this week published an online article showcasing the Borough ’ s Sefton Coastal Path with a suggested walk route .
While car parking for the beach at Formby remains open all year round and is managed by the National Trust , who have lots of helpful tips you visit www . sefton . gov . uk for more information .
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