Weston to Brean - Brean Down Way

7 miles (11 km)

This lovely coastal cycle ride runs along National Cycle Route 33 from Weston-Super-Mare to Brean Down.
The route was opened in 2017 and runs for just under 7 miles from the seafront in Weston to the beautiful natural pier at Brean Down. It's quite a flat route, using a nice surfaced footpath with a moderate climb onto the down towards the end. Highlights on the route include nice views of the Mendip Hills and a waterside section along the River Axe. There's also a lovely run along Brean Sands and fabulous views from the hill top where the route finishes.
The down is a nature reserve and possesses an abundance of interesting flora and fauna. Look out for birds including�peregrine falcon,�dunnock and kestrel. At the seaward end you will find Brean Down Fort�which was built in 1865 and then re-armed in the�Second World War.
To extend the cycle, simply continue south along Route 33 to Burnham-on-Sea. There's a lovely traffic free path running along the sea front to the nearby town.