Burnham-on-Sea Beach – Burnham-on-Sea Pier loop from Burnham-on-Sea

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Burnham-on-Sea Beach – Burnham-on-Sea Pier loop from Burnham-on-Sea

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Burnham-on-Sea Beach – Burnham-on-Sea Pier loop from Burnham-on-Sea

01:15

4.94km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.41 km

View of Burnham-on-Sea Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although Burnham-On-Sea Pier is Britain’s shortest pier and comprises no more than a shoreward end pavilion on concrete piles, it is still a lovely structure that, unlike a lot of its bigger counterparts, still retains its Edwardian features and elegance.

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1.55 km

Burnham-on-Sea Beach

Highlight • Settlement

seaside esplanade, ice cream, chips, amusements and beach. nice small town seaside with a long golden beach

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3.55 km

Burnham-on-Sea Old Station Approach

Highlight • Monument

This used to be the end of the line for the Somerset and Dorset line. You used to be able to excursion here from Bath and beyond by train.

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3.72 km

Burnham-on-Sea Pier

Highlight • Cycleway

At the mouth of the River Parrett, upon Bridgwater Bay is Burnham on Sea. This pier is all that remains of the Somerset and Dorset railway that connected Cardiff (via …

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3.73 km

Lifeboat

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3.76 km

Burnham Jetty

Highlight • Structure

End of the road. Take care the jetty is only accessible at low tide and there are strong currents. Originally constructed for the transfer of railway passengers and freight
to paddle steamers which crossed the Bristol Channel to Wales.

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