Freshfield Station

Whenever I think of Freshfield Station I think of squirrels and Steven Gerrard. This is because Stevie lives just down the road from this place, as do a whole horde of the little furry fellas! If you’re off for a trip to Formby beach then this is the station you exit the train at. With a handy shelter for rainy times and waiting travellers, Freshfield caters for all passenger needs.
To get to the other side of the platform you do need to cross a bridge, but this is simple and self-​explanatory enough. And handily there’s an electronic board which shows you arrival times.
The only issue is that it has a really rubbish vending machine. Lucky there’s a sweet shop nearby, eh.

I guess the only reason to stop off here is if you are visiting the beach and squirrel reserve. But it’s a lovely area, so even if you just want to explore or have a walk in a new place, this station might be a good dropping off point.
It’s a small station, though, so you won’t find any shops or toilets here. I suggest that if you’re the type to buy cold drinks or chocolate bars while you are out, buy them before you leave if you’re heading this way.

Less cuddly, friendly and architecturally interesting than Formby station but then this little stop off has even less traffic. The kiosk is located on the Pancho’s side of the bridge so it’s perfectly located for grabbing a late night bite and catching the last train home/​on into Liverpool or Southport.
Like all Merseyrail stations, Freshfield has been handily fitted with electronic schedule boards which tell you exactly how long you’re going to be waiting for a train but with the kind of excellent service running on the Northern Line (between Southport and Hunts Cross) it’s rarely more than fifteen minutes.