BEACHES IN S13 8EG

CLEETHORPES BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.5577, -0.022
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HORNSEA BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.9141, -0.1604
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

TUNSTALL BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.7612, -0.0011
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WITHERNSEA BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.732, 0.0359
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SKIPSEA BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.9622, -0.1904
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BARMSTON BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0173, -0.2127
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FRAISTHORPE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0488, -0.2129
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WILSTHORPE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0586, -0.2109
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

NEW BRIGHTON BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.4352, -3.0747
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

A popular seaside resort that's home to the Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre. Having undergone a recent redevelopment, New Brighton is now home to a casino, new restaurants, hotels, cinema and activity centres. The beach is 3/4 mile of flat sand, with excellent views across Liverpool Bay. A host of facilities is available, including first aid and toilets. Activities include swimming, jetskiing, powerboating, fishing and canoeing. Parking is available at Bay View Drive or along King's Drive. Dogs are allowed on the beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MABLETHORPE TOWN BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3442, 0.2648
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SOUTHPORT BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.6532, -3.0273
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BRIDLINGTON SOUTH BEACH BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.0773, -0.1964
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

AINSDALE BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.6079, -3.064
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Ainsdale Beach is one of the most popular on the coast and has been awarded a Quality Coast Award by Keep Britain Tidy. It is the only beach in the North West to have ever been awarded the international Blue Flag (in 2004 and 2006). Ainsdale Beach is now recognised as one of the premier beaches in the UK for extreme kite activities, with zones set aside for kite buggy and landboard use and kitesurfing taking place on the sea. Nearby Ainsdale Village offers good shopping and restaurants. Please take note of beach safety flags and signage. Codes of conduct available. No Lifeguard cover.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

SUTTON-ON-SEA BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3144, 0.2849
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

An old-fashioned seaside resort that has clean golden sands that the whole family will love and enjoy. Great for picnics, sandcastles, taking a stroll or catching fish. Lifeguard cover is available on the beach from June to September. Toilets and first aid post is available. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag for clean beaches. Beach chalets available to hire.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MORETON BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.4177, -3.1194
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Lovely sandy beach with plenty of facilities for day-trippers to the beach, including shops, cafe, public toilets and a leisure centre. Horse riding and sand-buggying are popular activities on this beach. Water quality is considered excellent, and Wirral Council seasonal lifeguards patrol this beach at peak times. The beach is Marine Conservation Society recommended. Car parking is available near to the beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BRIDLINGTON NORTH BEACH BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 54.087, -0.1822
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FORMBY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.5482, -3.1063
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Surrounded by sweeping coastal pinewoods, Formby Beach enjoys breathtaking sea views that head out into the Irish Sea towards Ireland. Ideal for families, there are picnic areas and plenty of walks across the landscape. Open all year, this beach won the Quality Coast Award 2012. A large car park and picnic area is available. No lifeguard cover is available at Formby Beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ST ANNES BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.7466, -3.0357
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach does not comply with the legal requirements, and is not considered safe for swimming or bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MOGGS EYE BEACH

• Sea Region North Sea
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.2734, 0.3217
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

A lovely sandy beach close to the pretty town of Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire. A lifeguard is not available at this beach, although it is good for swimming, bathing, surfing and fishing. The beach has been awarded by the Marine Conservation Society. Dogs are allowed on the beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MEOLS BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.4066, -3.1598
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Meols beach is a small strip of shingle and vast expanse of sand that is exposed during low tides. Sand buggying is a popular pastime on the large areas of sand exposed by the receding tides. There are plenty of popular coastal walks as well as bird-watching opportunities. Adjacent to the beach is the 4-mile long North Wirral Coastal Park. Toilets are available at the beach, and parking is available nearby.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.