We learned that this coastline is fairly breezy most of the time and to avoid the worst of it when on site pitch nearer the town side. The rabbits weren't bothered by the wind though. As a site it wasn't really for us but we were glad the Amusement Park was not within earshot. Plenty of bird watching to be done if you go north of the site. NCN 62 starts in Southport and runs alongside the main road towards Formby, so you still get the noise and you can't see the sea. That said, having reached Freshfields and the adjacent Formby Point (NT) after about 8 miles that made up for the journey as it was lovely for walking and cycling. Southport's main street is mightily impressive but then as it formed a blueprint for Paris you'd expect this; try the lovely quaint Westminster Tea Rooms (cash or cheque ONLY!) and there's a frequent train service into Liverpool which we didn't get round to using but if we return, we will.