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South West England

Sedgemoor District

Brean Down – Brean Down Trig Point loop from Brean

Running trails & routes

South West England

Sedgemoor District

Brean Down – Brean Down Trig Point loop from Brean

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Brean Down – Brean Down Trig Point loop from Brean

01:12

10.6km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

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2.73 km

Brean Down Beach

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2

3.54 km

View of Brean Sands from Brean Down

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3

3.71 km

Brean Down

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Brean Down is a beautiful, small, trig pointed peninsula that sits between Weston-Super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea. At 320 feet (97 m) high, it has nice commanding views north over Weston Bay …

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4.70 km

Brean Down Trig Point

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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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4.78 km

View of the Sea from Brean Down

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6

5.40 km

Brean Down Path

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Official bike path up Breen Down with great views in all directions. You can even wheel your bike through the fort. Steep paved climb up but then easy gravel.

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7.25 km

Brean Down Climb

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OS maps is a bit vague as to what kind of write route this is. It’s a steep hill with a tarmac surface that is of a good quality all …

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8.89 km

Brean Sands Beach

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Expansive stretch of sandy beach (at low tide) with views to the fort.

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

2.59 km

1.78 km

1.40 km

805 m

724 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.38 km

2.21 km

1.03 km

899 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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