Traditional county: Merseyside · District / Borough: Sefton · Region: North West
Explore Formby, Merseyside with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Formby map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Formby, Merseyside, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Formby |
| Traditional County | Merseyside |
| District / Borough | Sefton |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.557105 |
| Longitude | -3.060085 |
| Place Type | Town |
Formby’s proximity to the Irish Sea has profoundly shaped its character and economy. It lies 8.9 km west-north-west of Maghull (from Maghull: bearing 301°T, OS grid SD 298 072), and is situated west-north-west of Great Altcar village. Historically, the area’s sandy soil and coastal location lent themselves to a modest agricultural economy, with fishing and salt production also playing a part in its early development. More recently, Formby has become a desirable commuter town, its economy bolstered by its attractive setting and accessibility to larger urban centres, though its seaside heritage remains a palpable influence. The distinctive landscape of Formby, particularly its vast sand dunes and pine forests, provides a unique backdrop for its cultural life. These natural reserves offer a haven for rare wildlife and are a testament to the enduring power of nature, drawing visitors and residents alike to their windswept beauty. While Formby may not boast grand cathedrals or ancient castles, its charm lies in its more subtle offerings. One might recall, for instance, the distinctive call of the red squirrel echoing through the pines, a sound as much a part of Formby’s identity as any built monument.
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Explore Formby, Merseyside, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.557105, -3.060085. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |