Walking

Uphill Nature Reserve

If you only manage one walk while you’re in Weston make sure it’s this short one because it is maximum reward for a modest amount of effort and all the best of North Somerset in a nutshell. It begins with a steep but short climb out of Uphill village to a tower which affords splendid views across the Somerset Levels, the Welsh hills and mountains, the Mendip Hills, and Weston itself. You will also look down on the roofless church of St Nicholas. You can finish your walk there or extend it by joining the big one…The Brean Down Way an eight mile walking and cycling route which links Weston with Brean Down.

The Brean Down Way

You could be forgiven for feeling like an explorer as you embark on this new eight-mile trek from Weston’s Grand Pier to the spectacular rocky headland that is Brean Down, stretching one and a half miles into the Bristol Channel. The walking and cycling route only opened in 2017, taking users under the shadow of the Uphill cliff, out through the Walborough and Bleadon Levels nature reserves along the coast and onto Brean Down with its fort at the end. There are cafes en-route and if you don’t fancy walking the eight miles back again, the Number 20 Coaster bus offers a scenic and effortless return. Click here to view the route.

Brean Down

Often mistaken as an island, the extensive views towards Weston, Wales and out onto the island of Steep Holm make the 200-plus steps at the start worth the effort. Always ensure your dog is kept on the lead, especially close to cliff edges. The Down climbs almost 100 metres out of the sea and its three-mile circular walk provides stunning views. as well as taking in Palmerston Fort at the tip of the peninsula. There is a café, car parking and toilets at the start/finish.

The Promenade, Weston-super-Mare

This is a flat wheelchair-friendly walk taking in some of Weston’s best known landmarks. Starting at Anchor Head, near to where The Beatles once held a photoshoot, you head south past the Marine Lake swimming area and beyond Knightstone Island. You will meander past the Winter Gardens Pavilion, where the likes of David Bowie and Pink Floyd once performed. Continue past the Grand Pier and beyond the Tropicana where a teenage Diana Dors once took part in a beauty contest. The promenade, which is around one and a half miles, continues offering good views to Brean Down.

Sand Bay and Sand Point

A hugely varied coastal walk offering secluded coves and clifftop views which starts from one of two car parks. From the first, halfway along the beach road, it starts with a flat walk along the dunes to the second car park at the north end of the beach from where you follow the path onto the headland for a circular hilltop walk over cliffs and dropping down to a pebbled beach which makes the perfect picnic spot.

Sand Bay and Weston Woods

A six-and-a-half mile circular walk through Weston Woods which lie to the north of the town. The walk, which can easily be shortened, features a high and low path which offers occasional views over Sand Bay and glimpses of Birnbeck Pier. It also takes in the remains of Worlebury hillfort and opens out on Sand Bay on its return should you wish to do the full distance.

Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge is Britain’s largest gorge and you can take a spectacular walk all the way around its rim. There’s a couple of tough climbs and steep descents on the way but, as the saying goes; no pain, no gain and you will certainly gain if you can match the goats and get to the summit to explore the spectacular crags along the almost four-mile route. If you’re still feeling energetic, at the Black Rock roadside car park you can take a diversion through Velvet Bottom.

Burrington Combe

This four-mile circular route takes you to the highest point on the Mendip Hills exploring open countryside and offering extensive views in all directions. It’s only a 12-mile drive from Weston.

Clifton Suspension Bridge Walk, Bristol

This 6.7-mile walk was featured on ITV’s Britain’s 100 favourite walks. The walk goes both under and over Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s famous bridge which spans the Avon Gorge. You can also see the SS Great Britain.

Glastonbury Tor

At two and a half miles, it’s a relatively short walk but it packs in plenty of variety and points of interest. It starts in the historic town and takes you past the ruins of the Abbey before heading uphill to the famous tor. It’s a steep climb but the well-earned rest stops double as fantastic viewpoints for some of the best uninterrupted views in the county and beyond.

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Mendip Hills AONB

Address

Charterhouse Centre, Blagdon, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 7XR

Telephone
01761 462338

Bristol

The Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was designated in 1972. The Mendip Hills cover a total area of 198 square kilometres with 121 square kilometres within Somerset. They rise to a high plateau around Priddy and Charterhouse,…

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Brean Down Walk

Address

Brean Down, Brean, Somerset, TA8 2RS

breandown@nationaltrust.org.uk

The Brean Down Way opened in July 2017 after a lot of hard work. The River Axe separates Weston-super-Mare from Brean Sands and has been impassable for many years as the sluice gates were closed to the public. This has now been strengthened and…

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Wall Eden Farm Activity Days

Address

New Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3PU

Telephone
01278 786488

info@walledenfarm.co.uk

Highbridge

Wall Eden Farm, only 17 minutes from Weston-super-Mare by car. You'll find 8 fully equipped log cabins, 9 quirky glamping pods and a luxurious Yurt set in 7 acres of beautiful countryside with the River Brue running at its perimeter.
At the…

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Ebbor Gorge

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Priddy Veal Lane, Easton, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1EL

Wells

Ebbor Gorge NNR is a largely wooded site occupying a prominent position on the southern escarpment of the Mendip Hills.
Main habitats: woodland
Ebbor Gorge sits within the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of the Mendip…

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Puxton Park

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Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 6AH

Telephone
01934 52 35 00

info@puxton.co.uk

Weston-super-Mare

Set within 40 acres of beautiful Somerset countryside, just off the M5 near Weston-super-Mare, Puxton Park is open 362 days a year, Mon-Sun 9.00am-5.30pm.
An all-weather attraction, visitors can enjoy the following…
Adventure Area: Let…

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Blackdown Hills AONB

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Broomfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2EQ

Telephone
01823 451 884

Bridgwater

The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty was designated in 1991 in recognition of the special qualities of its natural and built environment. The Blackdown Hills are a group of hills lying on the border of Devon and Somerset. The area…

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Uphill Nature Reserve

Address

Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 4TT

Weston-super-Mare

Uphill Hill Local Nature Reserve is a designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Uphill Hill is part of the Mendip Limestone Grasslands Special Area of Conservation, (SAC) supporting a diverse flora and valuable insect habitat.

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Cheddar Gorge

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Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF

Telephone
01934 742343

info@cheddargorge.co.uk

Cheddar

Jaw-dropping views, lookout tower, crystal quest, museum, coffee shops and gifts

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Monks Steps

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Kewstoke, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9XL

Weston Super Mare

Steps from St Paul's church Kewstoke, through to Weston Woods. National Trust.

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Steepholm

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Steepholm Island, North Somerset, BS23 1AL

Telephone
01934 522125

steepholmbookings@fsmail.net

Steep Holm is a privately owned island in the Bristol Channel and is managed by a small group of Trustees. It lies about five miles (8 km) offshore from the seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Boat trips available.

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Weston Woods

Address

Worlebury Hill Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 9ST

Telephone
01934 888802

Weston Super Mare

Weston Woods covers an area of 130 hectares dominating the northern skyline of Weston-super-Mare.

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Bridgwater Bay

Address

Steart Drove, Stockland Bristol, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PU

Bridgwater

Bridgwater Bay NNR is an internationally important feeding and roosting site for many waterfowl and wading birds.
Main habitats: intertidal mudflats, saltmarsh, sandflats and shingle ridges
As the vast majority of the reserve is intertidal, the…

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Crook Peak Walk

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This walk will be about 6 miles long and will take around 3 hours long. This walk will see you take a high-level wander in the western Mendips over a lot of geology that created the county's hills to Somerset's shapeliest summit, Crook Peak. You…

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Barrington Hill

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Barrington Hill, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9LW

Ilminster

Barrington Hill NNR is made up of 4 meadows of unimproved, species-rich neutral grassland. This is a habitat rarely found in England.
Main habitats: grassland
In spring, green-winged orchid are particularly plentiful throughout the meadows. Other…

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Stoddens Lane Circular Walk

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Stoddens Lane, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, TA8 2DF

Burnham-on-Sea

A flat, low intensity circular walk starting from the Stoddens Road/Stoddens Lane junction in Burnham-on-Sea of approximately 2.2 miles through the Somerset countryside.
There is limited car parking (3 spaces) at the start of the walk and there…

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English Coast Path

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Brean Down, Somerset, TA8 2RS

In March 2016 a new stretch of the English Coast Path opened from Minehead to Brean Down.
This section takes in 58 miles of the beautiful and diverse coast of Somerset. On clear days the fortified promontory of Brean Down offers panoramic views…

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