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The New Wellfield

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53.651°N, 3.005°W
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The knock of rooks in the tall trees and the gentle quiet of inland Southport — this is Lancashire's softer edge, a few miles back from the beach, where a traditional guest house opens its doors to campers in neat wooden pods alongside B&B rooms.

It's a good shout for couples after a proper bed and breakfast who still want that camping feel, or anyone exploring the coast without committing to canvas. Dog owners should ask ahead — policies vary — and the same goes for campfires; check when you arrive rather than assume. Year-round opening means it suits off-season visitors and those chasing milder months along the Sefton coast, with Southport's pier, dunes and wildfowl reserves all within easy reach.

Facilities aren't spelled out in detail, so expect a simpler setup than a full campsite — this feels more like a comfortable stopover with a camping twist than a hook-up hub. The vibe leans towards low-key and traditional, somewhere you'd base yourself for coastal walks or a weekend nosing around the flat, bird-rich country behind the Irish Sea.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Mostly clear
18 mph
61%
7-Day Outlook
Today
16° / 14°
20%
Mon
18° / 12°
4%
Tue
18° / 16°
16%
Wed
16° / 11°
62%
Thu
17° / 8°
11%
Fri
14° / 10°
35%
Sat
15° / 8°
32%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

5 routes found via OpenStreetMap

King Charles III England Coast Path: Cleveleys to Liverpool

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Follows the Irish Sea coastline through historic seaside towns, promenades, and nature reserves with mostly flat, paved sections and well-maintained paths. Excellent for families and buggy-friendly throughout most stretches, particularly around Southport and Formby. Dogs welcome on leads. Highlights include Formby's red squirrel reserve, sweeping beach views, Victorian pier architecture, and dramatic Crosby's Another Place iron men sculptures dotting the sands at low tide.

Hiking routeNational trail
9.8 km from campsite

Reedbed Walk

Winds through boardwalks and gravel paths at the WWT Martin Mere reserve, entirely flat and buggy-friendly. Perfect for families with toddlers—kids love spotting ducks, swans and seasonal waders from dedicated hides. Dogs welcome on leads. The elevated boardwalk sections over reedbeds offer brilliant birdwatching year-round, especially during winter when thousands of pink-footed geese and whooper swans arrive.

Walking routeLocal network
9.6 km from campsite
Operator: Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust

Sefton Coastal Path

Follows the Merseyside coastline for roughly 20 miles between Crosby and Southport, mostly flat with sections through beach, dune systems, and pine woods at Formby. Excellent for families and buggies on paved promenades near Crosby (home to Antony Gormley's iron men sculptures), though sandy stretches become trickier with wheels. Dogs welcome throughout, with red squirrels and birdlife at Formby adding wildlife interest. Worth it for variety and accessible seaside walking.

Dogs welcomeHiking routeRegional network
11.55 km from campsite

Trans-Pennine Trail (Southport to Liverpool)

Follows a mostly flat, traffic-free path along disused railway lines and canal towpaths between Southport and Liverpool. Perfect for families with buggies and young children, with excellent surfaces throughout. Dogs welcome and off-lead in many sections. Offers a genuine slice of Merseyside's industrial heritage, passing through leafy suburbs, alongside the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, and connecting two vibrant coastal towns—ideal for a linear day walk with public transport links at both ends.

Hiking routeRegional network
17.52 km from campsite
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Lancashire Coastal Way

Follows Lancashire's dramatic coastline from Silverdale to Freckleton, mixing sandy beaches, salt marshes, and promenade sections with occasional climbs around headlands like Heysham. Mostly flat terrain on firm paths makes it manageable for families, though coastal winds can be challenging with buggies on exposed stretches. Dogs welcome throughout, thriving on the beach sections. Worth doing for vast Morecambe Bay views, birdwatching opportunities, and the variety between wild coast and traditi

Hiking routeRegional network
29.56 km from campsite

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This site is properly off-grid — no shops, pubs, cafes or services within 5 km on our records. Pack a flask, a stove and your favourite supper. That's half the magic.

Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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