Local information
Southport is a seaside town within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside.
It is situated on the West Lancashire coastal plain, along the eastern shore of the Irish Sea, approximately 17 miles north of Liverpool and about 15 miles southwest of Preston.
Forest Road can be accessed via Hampton Road, Ash Street and Chambres Road. It is a residential area with nearby convenience shops and takeaways, and is well placed for access to Southport town centre amenities. Recreational facilities in the area include Ocean Plaza retail and leisure park with cinema, bowling and restaurants, as well as Hesketh Park, Kings Gardens, Marine Lake and the seafront promenade.
Transport
Southport - northern, Merseyrail