A Beach? In Liverpool? Really!

Miles of sand hills and beach, five miles north of Liverpool Centre

As we travel, overcoming our own ignorance about new places, we inevitably run into fellow-travelers whose misconceptions about our home areas can be surprising. GarryRF looks gently back on such an encounter…

When I tell folks I meet on Vacation I’m from Liverpool UK they say “You must be enjoying all this beach life.  Long walks on the sand. Fishing. Fresh air and gorgeous sunsets,” so I reply “No. I get all this back in Liverpool- I’m just here for a change in scenery.”

Liverpool is better known for its 10 miles of docks on the seafront. “No way does Liverpool have a beach!” I get told.

Do you get stuck with media-produced stereotypes of your Home Town?

Solitude on the Beach—just one mile north of the Liverpool Docks. In July the temperature can be over 80°F all month!

Start of a 20-mile walk—10 miles until you need to watch for a car going onto the beach!

The P&O ferry from Ireland entering the River Mersey

Looking across the sea to the mountains of North Wales, snow-covered for six months a year. Mount Snowdon, about 80 miles away, is at center.

Wind Turbines: some hate ’em, I like them! They are five miles and fifteen miles out to sea from Sefton, North Liverpool

Much of this land including the sand hills has been reclaimed from the sea. Tides of over 32 feet are normal. And in stormy weather you’d get a good soaking sitting here! But on a sunny day it’s a good place to rest on the long walk and admire the view.