Sefton Coast Forum 2003
Access & Interpretation Workshop
Summary of comments
Crosby Marine Park
Urban & Gateway
Old radar station as Interpretation Centre
History of Mersey dockland, birdwatching, WW2.
Cafe, restaurant, shop
Viewing platform to see ships
Mariner's Road, Crosby
Local
No specific comments
General omment about more access for residents of Bootle/ L20 area for residents who have to travel to Crosby
Hall Road
Local
Management of litter and rubbish on car park area
Improve access from Hall Road to Hightown
Extend promenade from Hall Road to Hightown (2 comments)
Alt Mouth
Local
Yacht harbour?
Boating marina at Hightown (3)
Tides more suitable than Liverpool Marina? Bricks on beach & litter in dunes
lmproved paths/links to Formby dune land
Lifeboat Road
Gateway
Need toilets
Link to Hightown along beach from Formby
National Trust
Gateway
Difficult coast access for mobility impaired
lmprove access, consider disabled
More picnic tables/ areas to cope with seasonal requirements
National Trust
Gateway
Improve reception building/ pay toll
Consider provision of visitor centre for reception of education groups and visitors
Refreshments and toilets as part of the above
National Trust
Gateway
Poor access at weekends - traffic congestion
Need a park and ride at Freshfield
Too many visitors - unpleasant visits
Balance improved access with need for less traffic
National Trust
Gateway
Strange black/brown layers on sandhills and beach
Create miniature railway for tourists with guided tours/ will help disabled and attract tourists
Ainadale NNR
Local
General comment about difficulty of access at Fishermans Path
Ainsdale Discovery Centre
Gateway
No specific comments
Very popular beach accessible by car for older and disabled people
More access to beach from train stations
Queen's Jubilee Trail
Local
Could be used to provide a "Local Gateway" to the coast for town centre visitors to Southport
Southport
Gateway
Dedicated bus service visiting all coastal sites?
Abolish pay & display on sea wall October to Easter
Is the Eco Centre in town a good thing?
Marshside -RSPB
Local/Gateway?
Significant improvements to access and facilities needed
Highlight to create a centre of national excellence
General Comments
Access to Coast
Part of the joy of sand is its bloody awkward to travel across! Contradiction between naturalistic coast and hard surfacing
Easier access for mobility impaired at certain fixed points
The need for co-ordination of 'offer' and investment was highlighted
There is a need for a coast-wide Access & Interpretation Strategy with costed proposals
Workshop Leader
Andrew Brockbank
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