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Find out how to get to Brean Down, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
Dogs on leads are very welcome at Brean Down. There are water bowls in the car park and outdoor eating area and plenty of coastal terrain to stretch those four legs. Find out more about where you can take your dogs and what to keep in mind.
We’ve been working on making it easier for you to find out how dog-friendly your visit will be before you and your four-legged friend arrive. To help with this, we've created a new pawprint rating system and given all the places in our care a rating. You can find this information in the National Trust members’ handbook.
Brean Down is a one pawprint rated place.
Dogs are welcome here, but facilities are limited. They’ll be able to stretch their legs in the car park and walk in the nearby open spaces, depending on the season. Read on to discover exactly where you can take your dog.
With rugged cliffs and soft sand to explore, Brean Down is a very dog-friendly place to visit. However, due to the nature of the down’s rocky cliff edges, keeping your pet on a short lead at all times helps keep them safe. Please remember also to pick up any dog waste and dispose of it in the bins provided.
In open countryside, the law requires dogs be kept on a short lead between 1 March and 31 July. This helps to protect the rare birds in the area which nest and lay eggs on the ground.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the sandy beach off the lead, all year round. Please be aware Brean Down beach is along the Bristol Channel, prone to areas of sinking mud, so it's safest to keep your pooch in view at all times.
The tidal range of the Bristol Channel is one of the largest in the world, so the beach can disappear very quickly.
Dogs are welcome downstairs in the café and they can also join you when you dine in our al fresco seating area. There are dog bowls in the spacious outdoor seating area, as well as in the car park and by the beach hut. Please consider all visitors if your dog is very nosy.
We’ve worked with our partner Forthglade to come up with this Canine Code, which helps to make sure everyone can enjoy their day:
Our definition of close or effective control is:
Find out how to get to Brean Down, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
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