Brean Down

Somerset

A natural pier with dramatic cliffs and Victorian fort

Brean, Somerset, TA8 2RS

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The cliffs are extremely steep. Stay on the main paths, especially with children and dogs. At low tide the deep mud can be dangerous. Accessible toilet and baby change, in the courtyard area, next to the café. The fort and down are reached by a steep climb from the car park.
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Accessible toilet
Designated parking
Induction loop
At café till-point.
Level access to food outlet
Seating available
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By road
8 miles from exit 22 of M5
Parking: 200 yards, at Cove Cafe at the bottom of Brean Down. Parking Charge: £6 all day. Please note, the pay and display machine accepts coins only, card payment can be made via the JustPark app. Parking is free for National Trust members.
By train
Highbridge 8½ miles
By bus
Highbridge to Weston-super-Mare, alight Brean, 1¾ miles
Cycling
Cycling - more information

Opening times for 19 February 2026
Asset	Opening time
Coastline	Dawn - Dusk
Café	10:00 - 16:00
Car park	05:00 - 19:00

Visiting Brean Down with your dog

Dogs on leads are very welcome at Brean Down, with plenty of coastal terrain to stretch those four legs. Find out more about where you can take them and what to keep in mind. Brean Down is a one pawprint rated place.