Brean Down

Rising 97 metres above sea level and stretching 1.5 miles across the Bristol Channel, Brean Down is a spectacular headland cared for by the National Trust. This limestone peninsula is a natural playground for walkers, history buffs and anyone who loves feeling the salt air billowing in their hair.

Feeling fit? There’s an impressive climb to the top of Brean Down – and don’t worry, it’s definitely worth it! Reach the summit and you’ll be rewarded with sweeping panoramic views.

Look back across Brean, Berrow and Burnham-on-Sea, or gaze north towards Weston-Super-Mare. On a clear day, you may even spot the coastline of South Wales sparkling in the distance. One to snap a pic of before you leave!

Keep your eyes peeled. This National Trust site is home to wildflowers, butterflies and nesting seabirds – perfect for nature-lovers and teaching the kids a thing or two about the great outdoors. The walking routes here are some of the best in Somerset.

Bonus points if you catch a glimpse of the grazing goats clambering along the rocky slopes.

Tucked away at the tip of the headland, you’ll find the remains of a 19th-century fort, once built to guard the coastline. These days, it’s a fascinating spot to explore, complete with hidden tunnels, crumbling walls and a real sense of stepping back in time – just waiting to spark a child’s imagination.

No list of things to do in Somerset is complete without a good picnic – and with sea views on every side and plenty of grassy nooks, Brean Down is tailor-made for it!

Grab a sandwich or two from Coast Café, bring a flask of tea and soak up the sunshine with one of the most dramatic backdrops you’ll find in the UK.

lip away from Unity Beach and you’ll find breathtaking views and a fresh sea breeze to blow the cobwebs away. It’s the kind of day out that leaves you glowing and coming back for more, and it’s all right here on the Somerset coastline. What more reason could you need? Find out more about a day out to Brean Down here.