Little Altcar is a small, largely rural parish in the borough of Sefton in Merseyside, sitting on the coastal plain between Formby and Southport. The landscape is low-lying and shaped by the nearby River Alt, extensive mossland and coastal dunes, so it’s notable for wetland habitats and easy access to the dune pinewoods and shore that attract birdlife and walkers.
Historically part of Lancashire, the area retains a strong agricultural character alongside a number of commuters who work in nearby towns and Liverpool. Local identity is influenced by its marshy past - reflected in the place-name - and by nearby military training and shooting ranges; community life is quiet and village-focused, with small businesses, farming and outdoor recreation the most visible features of the local economy and culture.
Postcode districts covering Little Altcar
Most populated places nearby
- Liverpool 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Birkenhead 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Preston 21.7 miles34.9 km
- St. Helens 15 miles24.2 km
- Wigan 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Warrington 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Blackpool 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Southport 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Runcorn 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Widnes 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Wallasey 8.7 miles14 km
- Huyton with Roby 12.3 miles19.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Ravenmeols Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Formby Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hightown Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Harington Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Ince Blundell Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Great Altcar Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Manor Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Downholland Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Thornton Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Blundellsands Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Ainsdale Ward 4 miles6.5 km
- Victoria Ward 4.2 miles6.7 km
Example postcodes in Little Altcar
L37 6BN, L37 6GG, L38 8AF, L37 6BQ, L37 6FP, L37 6FQ, L37 6AN, L37 6BG, L37 6FR … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Manchester Airport 34.9 miles56.1 km
- Formby Railway Station 0.8 miles1.4 km
- Hightown Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Little Altcar Ad
- The Royal Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 5.6 miles9 km
- Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The New Talbot Hotel 7.4 miles11.9 km
- The Vincent Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Hotel Tia 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Lynwood House Hotel 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Titanic Hotel Liverpool 4 8.7 miles14.1 km
- The Bold Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.8 km
- The Lord Street Hotel 4 8 miles12.8 km
Local points of interest
- Cabin Hill National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 1 mile1.5 km
- Formby Beach Beach 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Ainsdale Beach Beach 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 6.6 miles10.5 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Old Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Spring Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 7.4 miles12 km
- Dam Wood Forest 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Goodison Park Stadium 8.1 miles13.1 km