Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parking

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281 m

Brean Down Steps

A set of zig-zagging steps from the beach up onto Brean Downs (National Trust) Nature Reserve, these steep concrete steps thankfully get the climb done pretty quick!

These are also part of the England Coast Path.

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1.55 km

Brean Down Trig Point

The highest point at Brean Down nature reserve, but you're not at the end yet! Head further along the headland to discover the old Palmerston Fort, built to defend the UK from a possible Napoleonic invasion.

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2.15 km

Birnbeck Fort Ruins

The ruined fort here was built to defend Britain against a possible Napoleonic invasion. It has been adapted since then to provide sighting and coastal defence until the end of …

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4.15 km

Brean Beachside Café

The Brean Beachside Cafe is owned and run by the National Trust.
Open from 10:00 - 16:30 every day and serving the normal NT cafe fair. Good quality and you’re supporting the trusts work looking after Brean Down.

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4.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.84 km

1.55 km

925 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.72 km

1.53 km

815 m

150 m

111 m

Elevation

Weather

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Monday 20 October

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100 %

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Brean Down loop — English Coast Path

Brean Down Steps

Brean Down Trig Point

Birnbeck Fort Ruins

Brean Beachside Café

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