West Kirby Beach — Attraction in Wirral

Your experience of this beach will depend hugely on where the tide is at the time of your visit.

If you visit during high tide, the water will be right up to where the cars are parked and you won't have much sand to play with at all. However, should you visit during low tide, you will be presented with an absolutely massive expanse of sand that will require you to walk several miles in order to reach the water.

Personally, I prefer the latter. The beach becomes so large that it practically appears deserted. You will not be left wanting for your own space, as all you have to do is walk a little further out and you'll have all the space you need. Just remember the direction back to land, or you'll end up lost!

Be warned that if you do plan to swim in the sea, there are seals lurking about that you should probably try to avoid, for your own good and theirs. Aside from that, if you want a pure beach experience, this is the best I've come across in the country.

Just remember to do your research and go...

If you want a really nice walk on the beach then this could be your place. We visited in May 2024 just when low tide had been reached and the tide had just started to come in. Take care if you visit at this time as the tide will move very quickly and can easily cut off features, such as the 'islands' in this massive bay, meaning you will get stranded. As stated, this is a massive sandy beach at low tide, so plenty of space. At the back of the beach their are shops easily found for eats & drinks. There is a small car park also at the back of the beach, but if full then parking is on the side of the road. Don't visit this beach if you are after a nice swim - due to the shallowness of the beach incline, you would have to go out a long way to find the depth for a proper swim and I'm not sure what the currents are like. I didn't see a lifeguard station on the beach, so guess...

Good for walks to Hilbre island to look at the Seals and birds. Hilbre is accessible on foot at low tide (check times). There is often lifeguards at West Kirby and at Hilbre when the tide is out. The sand is wet with pools of water so Wellington's or boots are recommended. Adults can walk to Hilbre and back in around 2 1/2 hours - including 30 minutes at Hilbre. Allow more time with children. Keep away from the cliff edges of Little Hilbre and Hilbre as they are unstable and often collapse due to erosion. Parking is available on the road by the lake and residential roads opposite (often busy). A Morrisons supermarket is available behind the beach entrance and there is a small concession booth selling ice cream. There are public toilets available by the beach entrance although they are not free (30p per person in...