Rather flat coastal 10 miles (with optional 1.8 miles out along Brean Down).

This walk from Uphill will follow the River Axe out to Brean Down, with the option for a long leisurely lunch and tea or coffee by the coast after 4.5 miles, or to do an additional 1.8 miles (approx) with a 80m climb up and along Brean Down and back. Before we return along the coast and inland back to Uphill past the viewing platform adjacent to the old Church of St Nicholas.
Meeting by the Dolphin Public House we will enter Uphill boat yard, then follow the path along the river past the camp site for just over a mile past a nature reserve. After the second mile well pass over the River Axe and follow the path adjacent to the river to its mouth, at the back of Brean Down. At the 4.5 mile mark, you will have the option of stopping for a long break and enjoying the National Trust Cafe, or climbing up ad along Brean Down to the Napoleonic fort at its end (which is approximately an additional 1.8 miles).
Once reconvened as a group and refuelled, we'll walk along the expansive beach for 1.5 miles before turning inland along Weston Road. Turning off the road by Diamond caravan park will recross the river before following the firm path back to Uphill. There is a gentile climb up the hill as we approach the old St Nic's Church that overlooks the village. Before descending back into Uphill with the opportunity for a post walk beverage.

WEATHER

If bad weather is forecast, the walk will be cancelled the day before.

If the weather is horrendous on the day it will be cancelled on the morning of the walk, by 8:00 am

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GROUP DISCLAIMER, PLEASE READ

By signing up to this event you accept the Somerset Singles Group disclaimer as shown below:-

• You attend the walk entirely at your own risk and you are responsible for your own safety at all times. Neither the Somerset Singles, or your walk host, can accept any responsibility.

• Your walking host is not a professionally qualified leader and this meet up is for friends and is run on a not for profit basis.

• When walking there are risks with the surface conditions, cattle, roads and other hazards and obstructions that we cannot be accountable for. Dogs must be on a lead and walk with the group (if allowed on the walk).

• You have your own health issues, which are known only to you and we are not responsible for those. If you have any illness, or need to leave the walk at any time - please let the walk host know.

• No responsibility will be accepted by the host or group in the event of an accident and/or injury to a participant, or their property, however caused.

• To minimise the risk of injury please wear appropriate clothing and have sufficient water and food for the length of the walk"