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  • 5/5 monika d. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the nices beaches I have visited because of the peace and quiet 🀫 and we came on Friday afternoon. We left the car on Wirral country park car park and then followed the signs for the beach. I was well impressed as there weren't a lot of people at all. My daughter was a bit disappointed because we didn't get to play in the water even though I did check the high tide time, 7m wasn't high enough, opt for 8m and you will get the sea close enough. Plenty to explore, you can't play on cliffs but I liked just looking at them as they seemed very dramatic in places. Highly recommend this place for a peaceful day out.
    27 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Alana H. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous peaceful beach. The dog loved it. Park on the country park car park. Pay and display. 2.00 for 2.hrs . Walk over the bridge on the Rd by the frizzies cafe or cut through the country park by the whistle stop cafe over to the right and through the gate on the right and follow the to the beach sign. 2 min walk. Down the wooden steps . Nor ideal for infirm so bear that in mind. The country park is gorgeous with lovely views and picnic areas . Frizzies dog friendly cafe too is great. Lovely staff and a doggie menu.
    23 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Dimples S (. 1 year ago on Google
    Disappointing experience. Wouldn't call this a beach per say... it had a lot of pebbles and a lot of mud. (I don't mind pebbles, but when a child is trying to build a sandcastle it's not very helpful!) It was difficult to walk and have a splash about with wellies on. Don't know how people were in it. It's very unkempt (some would say natural)... It wasn't for me. The reviews are very misleading especially to someone who travelled over 2 hours to get to it... We did see someone picking up massive bags of rubbish from the beach, which was nice to witness. There were no litter about which is another positive.
    13 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 John B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely quiet beach on the Dee estuary looking towards North Wales. Great for a day out or a walk. It's beside the Wirral Way, so you can walk along the beach and return by the Wirral Way to your car. There's a good carpark at Thurstaton country park that is 50p for an hour or Β£2 for over 2 hours. There's a nice cafe near the carpark, if you want a snack or an ice-cream.
    9 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Rebekah W. 3 years ago on Google
    The beach is nice and the walk down to the beach is nice. Unfortunately you couldn't get to the ocean because of the low tide and all the mud/estuary. We did enjoy walking along the sand and the view was nice, just wish we could have gotten closer to the water. We didn't have trouble parking, but I can imagine you might if you come later in the day. Parking was cheap as well. Nice beach to visit if you are in the area
    7 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chris S. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely long beach with beautiful views over to Wales. Fanstic on a lovely day. It is possible to walk to Parkgate and West Kirby along the beach (at correct tide times). Accessible from Wirral Country Park via steps or from Dee Sailing club via a road/ramp. Car parks available at both places. There is also a nice cafe at Wirral Country Park.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ian B. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely views down the estuary towards West Kirby and across the Dee to Wales. Make sure you are wearing good waterproof footwear as it is VERY muddy in places.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nicola R. 8 months ago on Google
    Lovely clean beach. Good stretch to walk on. Although it is steep with alot of steps to get down and its tiring climbing back up. Water is clean. Car park is medium sized and there is a cafe (never visited it though) it links with the wirral way circular trail so can walk that too. Does get busy if the sun is out or weekends.
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Marek K. 1 year ago on Google
    Thurstaston cliffs are "Devon cliffs of northwest." Just in a very small scale. While all people are crowding in overrated and boring Crosby beach or nice, but crowded north beaches of Wirral or around Prestatyn/Rhyl, west part of Wirral is relatively empty. Steepy curvy stairs leading to the top of the cliffs together with amazing views over Wales, excellent services and plenty of benches took my breath away. Thurstaston beach is an amazing place and I'll be there soon, but this time I will use bike routes around
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Cloudscape P. 1 year ago on Google
    A hidden little gem. And a really beautiful family walk. Especially whilst your trying to escape the troublesome yet somewhat endearing conversation of mortgages, investments and future financial prosperity(s) between my two beloved Son's Thomas and James (Jim), who are now suddenly men. β€οΈπŸ™
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mandy S. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great time at Thurstaston today. We parked on the Wirral country park. We couldn't find the steps down so went down the cliff edge, but found the steps to get back up. We had an ice cream from the visitor centre. Clean toilets too. 100% recommended and 100% We will be back
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jacob M. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing place to walk the dogs!
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Christopher L. 7 months ago on Google
    A great beach with beautiful views of North Wales and the River Dee. The visitors centre is great and there is access to toilets and a cafΓ©. The council have greedily added parking charges this once free day out, and you have to pay via an app, which is even more ridiculous.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Julia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous place for walking with or without a dog, bird watching or just generally admiring the scenery. Just beautiful.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 David F. 2 years ago on Google
    beautiful beach
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Patrick B. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful
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  • 5/5 Jo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Still one of my favourite beaches. Always a gateway place for me..
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Adrienne L. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing views. Lots of place to park. Nice place to take the kids and dogs.
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  • 5/5 R P. 4 years ago on Google
    Peaceful beach.
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  • 4/5 peter b. 4 years ago on Google
    Great views of North Wales and great for a walk
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  • 5/5 Cassandra S. 3 years ago on Google
    My favourite spot. Just wish people wouldn't litter, especially laughing gas canisters. Big problem in the wirral!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 AngelWonderland 4 years ago on Google
    One of most pretty places every love beach
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jane M. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a peaceful place to go for a walk. We tend to go in the evening when it's not too busy. Beautiful and relaxing.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Martin C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great beaches ,plenty of parking, good view of estuary. Toilets available. Pleasant day out.
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  • 5/5 Julie D. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place. Very pretty.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 june s. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Prince W. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place
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  • 5/5 Edmund M. 7 years ago on Google
    A great place to visit on a sunny day, and it is not too far from Liverpool.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Jim l. 3 years ago on Google
    A popular stopping point on the Wirral way. There's a great picnic area near the visitors centre with tables and benches. The centre itself is closed during the Covid-19 lockdown, but people have restarted walks along the way and the beach. Popular with cyclists. Nearby Parkgate has famous ice-cream parlour that's now reopened.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 pablo 4 years ago on Google
    Good beach nice views loads of steps down to the beach but worth it
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 fingers m. 3 years ago on Google
    A beautiful beach, as many along the Wirral coastline are. Been coming here since I was young and now get to bring my kids! Very lucky to have this on our door step
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for dog walkers , Flissys cafe is at the top is fantastic bonus . Nicer in the week, weekends can be busy
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 L H. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Last time we came we picked up a eco instant fire and roasted marshmallows πŸ˜‹ my children love it here, as I did when I was their age.

  • 4/5 Craig B. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely beach with good facilities nearby. Doesn’t look like it would be a good swimming spot though, the water was moving very quickly.

  • 5/5 Anne-Christine F. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful views. Peaceful, interesting, very good visitor centre

  • 5/5 Fran O L. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful area and some great walks, and nice bars and restaurants.

  • 4/5 Kevin L. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to visit. Our closest beach. Not very busy either. A place just to chill 😁

  • 5/5 Johnarla E. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean park and beach, gets busy at times, but plenty of space to fine your own perfect views

  • 5/5 Sue W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely natural beach and start of plenty of nice walks. Good views over to Wales. Cafe in visitor centre does a decent coffee

  • 5/5 Martin β€œCanalboat Holidays” B. 1 year ago on Google
    So peaceful. lovely to hear the sound of the waves gently washing in and the birds chirping away. Lots of things to see at the visitors centre too....love it.

  • 5/5 Amir M. 1 year ago on Google
    Views were beautiful. Awesome scenery but its a stony beach not suitable for swimming. Parking was available onsite and beach has access through stairs.

  • 3/5 Colin P. 1 year ago on Google
    Thurstaston Beach is beautiful with plenty of amenities nearby, there is a bird hide but the feeders are rarely filled up

  • 5/5 diane f. 2 years ago on Google
    Calm an relaxing along cliff tops, Steep walk back up steps if you chose to go down to the beach.

  • 4/5 David M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great little beach and wonderful views.

  • 5/5 JR P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place, perfect for family walks, picnic and dog walk if you have a dog.

  • 5/5 Gary F. 11 months ago on Google
    I love Thurstaston so I'm totally bias. Lol. Have a go up there its lovely. Fegsx

  • 5/5 Rick W. 11 months ago on Google
    Still a lovely place and a fabulous place to take your dog.

  • 5/5 Mihai D. 9 months ago on Google
    Great place to go for some fresh air and walk especially the dog loved it, even on such a windy day. Coffee shops around too and the Wirral Trail so close

  • 4/5 Imogen T. 9 months ago on Google
    Great beach! The dogs loved it! Will be back!

  • 5/5 Peter S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice quiet beach , great for nature lovers

  • 5/5 Kez F. 7 months ago on Google
    Pay for parking πŸ…ΏοΈ nice beach - very quiet and has a winding path down and up with steps. There are quite a few pebbles and when the tide is out it’s a little muddy when you walk out.

  • 5/5 Barbara E. 3 years ago on Google
    Always love this for a dog friendly walk. A family favourite

  • 5/5 Graham B. 4 years ago on Google
    Live this place. In summer it's a perfect day out for the kids.

  • 5/5 BIG W. 4 years ago on Google
    What a fantastic beach to walk the dogs,stunning scenery, not to busy, a little gem..πŸ’Ž

  • 5/5 Nic 4 years ago on Google
    Love it here especially my dogs

  • 5/5 Isabell T. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 4/5 Luca B. 4 years ago on Google
    Location"Official secrets"

  • 3/5 william m. 3 years ago on Google
    Not a lot there no complete cliff walk as path has fallen into ocean at the one side.

  • 5/5 Isabella J. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the many spectacular locations on the Wirral. Lots of great walks. And the views....

  • 5/5 Tom H. 4 years ago on Google
    Some rain, zero ocean as the tide was out but filled with screams of enjoyment from school kids playing in the sand and endless hills to climb for the dogs!

  • 5/5 Janet H. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this beach. Great for doggie walks and kids (big and small) πŸ˜‚to build sandcastles.

  • 5/5 David O. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovley scenic walks

  • 5/5 Shane 4 years ago on Google
    Nice when tranquil

  • 4/5 Rachel J. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice for a windy walk!

  • 5/5 theotherfab 4. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved it here. Lots of routes to take and great views.

  • 5/5 Vlad B. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for a walk

  • 5/5 Dave R. 4 years ago on Google
    My favourite place to walk

  • 5/5 Early B. 5 years ago on Google
    If you want a lovely quiet place to go for a walk along a beach then this is the place.. it's not a resort, no hot dogs or candyfloss. Just a part of the Wirral, Where the mouth of the River Dee yawns.. car parking is easy and it's only a short walk to the beach. So if you either want to see and look. Walk or Beachcomb then this place is highly recommended

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent quiet beach to take a dog or kids! But beware the tide can come in very quickly!

  • 3/5 Paul R. 2 years ago on Google
    No bad for a estuary beach. Good to walk your dog. Nice view across water.

  • 5/5 AMT-Recks 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to chill. Me and my friends went camping and the place was amazing at night

  • 4/5 Stuart J. 2 years ago on Google
    Off track beach lovely walks along the sands or up above on the coastal path for views of the river dee estuary .

  • 3/5 Claire E. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice but too much shingle on beach beautiful place

  • 5/5 Steve R. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery. Lovely place for a stroll.

  • 5/5 Sandra R. 3 years ago on Google
    Love going here with the children especially as the tide has gone out as they can find little snails and crabs which my 2 year old enjoys. Also a good place for picnic with the beautiful scenery.

  • 5/5 gillian j. 4 years ago on Google
    Peaceful


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