South West England

Weston-super-Mare Tourist Information Centre
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Tel: 01934 888800
Fax: 01934 641741. Minicom: 01934 643172
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Brean Down, Nr Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Accommodation nearby

Sand Bay Holiday Village
Relax in this peaceful adults only holiday village.

Commodore Hotel
Peace and calm are the Commodore Hotel trademark

Walton Park Hotel
Take the invigorating sea air whilst walking the clifftops.

The Webbington Hotel & Country Club
Walkers' paradise in the heart of the Mendips.

Batts Farm Bed & Breakfast
Beautiful views, luxurious rooms, award winning breakfasts.


Dramatic cliffs extending into the Bristol Channel.

  • Discover breathtaking views, abundant wildlife and fascinating history
  • Take a walk through time from a Roman temple to a Napoleonic era Fort and a WW2 gun battery
  • Look out for beautiful butterflies, wonderful wildflowers and Peregrine falcons

Brean Down, rich in wildlife and history, is one of the most striking landscapes of the Somerset coastline, extending 1.5 miles into the Bristol Channel.

At its most seaward point, a Palmerston Fort, built in 1865 and then re-armed in the Second World War, provides a unique insight into Brean's past.

New programme of guided walks for 2005. The Fort and Down are reached by a steep climb from the car park.

The cliffs are extremely steep. Please stay on the main paths, keep dogs on leads and wear suitable footwear. The beach can be dangerous - watch out for soft sand and fast incoming tieds.

Contact Details
Brean Down
Nr Weston-super-Mare
Somerset
Tel: 01934 844518