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Site Name: Ainsdale on Sea

County: Lancashire (Sefton)

Nearest Place: Southport

Also Near: Formby

OS Grid Ref: SD 301 127 - Landranger: 108 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 0 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: Approx. 3 miles south of Southport

Directions: From Southport use the Coast Road until you arrive at the roundabout (just before Pontins Holiday Camp).
Take the 3rd exit leading to Shore Road. Signposted to the Beach. Pay toll.
On entering the beach turn left and drive along the beach for 0.5 mile (speed limit 10 m.p.h)

Parking: £3 per day at toll booth or £20 for season ticket (april to sept) obtainable from Southport Tourist Office.
Details from 0891 891 891. Located at East Bank Street Square opposite The Scarisbrick Hotel

Facilities: Toilets on approach to Toll Booth. Food Vendors on the Beach. No shelter or seating (Bring your own)

Accessibility: Sand Beach. Car access advised.

Flying Area: Parakiting Area is marked by a Barrier. Normal Kites fly wherever it is safe to do so.
Details of site are shown on a map contained in the Beach Management Information at:- www.merseyworld.com/sefton_coast/sub-bm.htm
Vast area of beach outside the zone available for other kite fliers.

Comments: PARAKITING ZONE. To use the designated area, a permit is required from Sefton Councils Health and Safety Section;
proof of Buggy Club insurance will be required, as will the completion of the indemnity form. There is no charge for the permit.

Local Clubs/Contacts: Ainsdale Buggiers. Contact J. Slevin 01257 462091. Individual members of MKF from many parts of the North.

Nearest Retailer: Buy a Kite. Nomad. situated in Newburgh. Tel 01257 462091. Website www.buyakite.co.uk Email= buyakite(at)amserve.net

Report By: Oran Barnes 11.9.03 Email= mail(at)barneso.fsnet.co.uk

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