This small but special site exhibits classic coastal succession, with intertidal sand flats and embryo dunes grading into mobile yellow dunes. Main habitats: embryo dunes, yellow dunes, fixed dunes, wet slacks, flower-rich grassland, dune pasture and deciduous woodland Cabin Hill NNR forms part of the Sefton Coast, the finest dune system on the north-west coast of England. The shore provides feeding and roosting grounds for many migrating and over-wintering birds including knot, grey plover and bar-tailed godwit. Common lizard and the scarce sand lizard are also found on the site. At night in late April the rare and endangered natterjack toad calls from around the fringes of the flooded slacks. Directions Cabin Hill is on the outskirts of Formby. By car, the site is accessed via minor roads from the A565. The nearest car park is on the beach-front 1.5km to the north. The nearest train station is in Formby. The Sefton Coastal Footpath passes along the eastern boundary of the reserve. Voluntary wardens carry out site work, sheep and cattle checks and species monitoring. Contact Email: dave.mercer@naturalengland.org.uk
Telephone: 01704 578774