This site provides information on the sand dunes of the Sefton Coast, north west England - how the coast has changed in the past, what is happening today and some possible future conditions. It supports understanding of the importance of natural processes in the conservation of soft coasts, especially amongst the local communities and visitors to the Sefton Coast.

The Sefton Coast is the largest dune area in England. It is a coastline subject to natural change.

At Formby Point the rate of dune erosion is up to 5 metres each year, whereas within a few kilometres to the north and south there is rapid growth of the coast.

Within the dune system, damage and interference by people have reduced the high wildlife interest, rates of natural change and free movement of sand dunes.

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