Health chiefs are encouraging people to stay sun safe today (Saturday July 12th) as Southport enjoys one of the hottest days of the year so far.
The mercury will tip over the 30°c mark today with weather forecasters saying blistering sunshine is all but guaranteed.
With its coastline expected to be very busy over the coming days as temperatures soar, Sefton Council is urging people to plan their journeys to avoid queues hours spent in a boiling hot car and disruption for local residents.
Sefton’s beaches are in easy walking distance from Merseyrail stations such as Southport, Birkdale, Hillside, Ainsdale, Formby, Hall Road, Blundellsands & Crosby and Waterloo. People can plan their journeys and find timetables and service updates at www.merseyrail.org.
Southport, Ainsdale and Crosby beach are all RNLI lifeguarded beaches with natural beauty and fantastic facilities, all within minutes of Formby.
Ainsdale Beach can be found just two stops on Merseyrail or 16 minutes’ drive from Formby, using a satnav at postcode PR8 2QA. Southport beach, five stops on Merseyrail or a 20-minute drive is at postcode PR8 1SB. And Crosby Coastal Park is three stations or 29 minutes’ drive from Formby.
Sefton Council is asking those who do drive to its coast to park responsibly and considerately away from residential areas, and to make sure there is access for residents and emergency service vehicles at all times.
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