🐾 Top 5 Dog-Friendly Walks Around Brean

At Beachside Holiday Park, we know how important it is to bring the whole family on holiday — and that includes your four-legged friends! Luckily, Brean and the surrounding area offer a fantastic variety of dog-friendly walks, from sandy beaches to countryside trails.

Here are our top 5 local dog walks to enjoy during your stay.

1. Brean Beach (Right on Your Doorstep)

📍 Distance: As long or short as you like
🐶 Lead Policy: Off-lead allowed (but watch for horses/riders)
☕ Nearby café: The Sundowner (dog-friendly outside seating)

Brean Beach is one of the longest sandy beaches in Europe and dogs are welcome all year round. Whether it’s a quick early morning stroll or a sunset wander, you can walk for miles in either direction. Just remember to check tide times before heading out!

2. Brean Down & Fort

📍 Distance: 3 miles (return)
🐶 Lead Policy: Lead advised due to cliff edges & livestock
🅿️ Parking: National Trust car park (charges apply)

One of the most scenic spots in the area, Brean Down offers panoramic coastal views, historic fort ruins, and lots of sniff-worthy paths for your pup. It’s a bit of a climb to the top, but the views are worth it. Just keep dogs on a lead near the cliffs and grazing animals.

3. Berrow Beach to Burnham-on-Sea

📍 Distance: Up to 3.5 miles (one way)
🐶 Lead Policy: Off-lead permitted
📷 Highlight: Shipwreck remains visible at low tide

This walk gives you and your dog the freedom to explore a quieter stretch of coast, and if you fancy a longer outing, walk all the way to Burnham and back. Berrow Beach is just a short drive or a long walk from Beachside, and it’s generally quieter than central Brean.

4. Brent Knoll Circular Walk

📍 Distance: 3 miles (loop)
🐶 Lead Policy: On-lead near livestock
🥾 Terrain: Country lanes, stiles, and steady inclines

A bit further afield (10-minute drive), this hill walk is ideal for active dogs and humans. The views from the top stretch across the Somerset Levels to the coast. Bring water — it’s exposed at the top!

5. River Axe & Countryside Footpaths (behind the park)

📍 Distance: Varies (network of footpaths)
🐶 Lead Policy: Generally off-lead, but watch for livestock
🌿 Type: Flat, peaceful countryside paths and meadows

Directly accessible from the back of Beachside, these lesser-known trails are perfect for a quiet stroll. You’ll see farmland, ditches, and plenty of wildlife — a calm alternative to the beach.

🦴 Tips for Dog Walkers in Brean:

• Bring a collapsible bowl and fresh water, especially in warmer weather
• Always clean up after your dog (bins available at the park and beach)
• Keep an eye out for horses and cyclists on shared paths
• Check tide times before walking long stretches of beach

🐕 Your Pup’s Holiday Starts Here

With so many dog-friendly walks nearby, your pup will love their holiday as much as you do. Looking for a pet-friendly place to stay? All of our caravans and lodges welcome dogs, and we’re just steps from the sand.

👉 Book your dog-friendly holiday now!

Released On 4th May 2025