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Wednesday 19 September 2018

Brean Down Circular Walk

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A Short walk around Somersets Brean Down

Brean Down is a 100m high promontory at the northern end of the Somerset Coast Path. This rocky outcrop protrudes some 1.5 miles out into the Bristol Channel and centred between the sandy bays of Brean and Weston Super Mare. The land is currently owned by the National Trust and provides both wildlife habitat and the remains of a Victorian fort, recommissioned in WWII, that sits at the head.

The walk is under 3 miles in total. There is a steep initial climb although this is up well maintained steps that most able bodied folk can negotiate. The effort is rewarded by the amazing views from the top with a panoramic scene stretching along the coast southwards with the distant Quantock hills making way for the tall cliffs of Devon. Northwards gives views of the extensive beaches around Weston Super Mare and to the west are the islands of Flat Holm and Steep Holm with Barry Island marking the closest point on the welsh coast beyond.

The Fort at the end of the promontory is maintained by the National Trust with information boards throughout and representatives on hand to offer guidance and information. Entrance is free and one can spend a good hour just wandering through these extensive remains.

Brean Down Circular Walk - Essential Information

Walk Statistics:

  • Start location: Brean Down Car Park 
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  • Walk type: Circular
  • Walk Grade: moderate
  • Terrain: footpath and tracks

Maps:

The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.

 

Accommodation:

Unity Farm, Brean Sands, Burnham-on-SeacampsiteView in OS Map | View in Google Map
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Description
A family oriented holiday park with entertainment, static caravans as well as touring pitches

Route Verification Details

  • Date of Walk: 2018-09-08
  • Walk Time: 13:00 to 14:30
  • Walkers: Griffmonster, Kat
  • Weather Conditions: clear day with some cloud cover

Directions

Summary of Document Changes

Last Updated: 2021-12-07

2021-03-17 : Update website improvements and removal of ViewRanger reliance
2021-12-01 : Removal of ViewRanger links due to its imminent demise

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