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Brean Beach is a seven-mile stretch of sand running from Brean to Burnham-on-Sea, overlooking the Bristol Channel. The beach is approximately 2.7 kilometres wide and is a sand and mud beach resort. It boasts one of the longest stretches of sand in Europe and, at low tide, a vast expanse of mud flats are exposed. However, visitors are warned to be cautious when walking on the mud flats, as it can be dangerous to venture too far out.
The beach has ample parking both on and off the beach, as well as public conveniences and a café at the beach entrance. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including walking, dog walking, beach sports, and horse riding. The beach is dog-friendly, making it an ideal destination for pet owners. At low tide, the extensive tidal flats are favoured by walkers and beach sports enthusiasts.
Brean Down, a 97-metre high headland, dominates the skyline and stretches out into the sea, forming a natural pier. The down is home to a number of interesting archaeological sites, including evidence of Stone Age habitation, a Roman temple, and an Iron-Age fort. At the summit, visitors can find the remains of a 19th-century fort, built to defend against a possible Napoleonic invasion.
Brean Beach is located just over two miles down the coast from Weston-super-Mare and is easily accessible by car, with plenty of parking available. Toilets and drinking water are also available, and visitors can enjoy snacks from ice cream vans and a burger van.
Sand Mud
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 54% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 24mph | |
The tide at Brean Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:13 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:01 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
Parking available off Warren Road, charges apply.
Dog restrictions apply on certain areas.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Brean Play (1.1 miles)
Fun City at Brean Leisure Park (1.1 miles)
Animal Farm Adventure Park (1.2 miles)
Brean Splash Waterpark (1.2 miles)
Brean Down (1.5 miles)
Uphill Local Nature Reserve (2.2 miles)
Queens Arms Bleadon (2.8 miles)
Water adventure park (3 miles)
Weston Sand Sculpture Festival (3.1 miles)
All distances are approximate
just over a mile south as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 67 miles by road.
around 11 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 65 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 73 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 74 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 74 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 74 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 74 miles by road.
Location: Brean
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: ST295563
Coordinates: 51°18'7"N 3°0'42"W
Mapcode: GBR J5.Y73G
What 3 Words: gold.stops.nylon
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Somerset
Country: England
Local Authority: Sedgemoor
Parish: Brean
Nearest postcode: TA8 2SG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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