Can my dog go on Brean Down?
Yes, all year, but keep your dog on a lead.
The rules through the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- On a lead
| Summer | The National Trust asks you to keep dogs on a short lead, because of ground-nesting birds and grazing animals. |
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| Winter | Dogs allowed on a short lead. |
| Also | Brean Down is a headland rather than a bathing beach. |
| Parking | National Trust car park, with water bowls for dogs. |
Where to go instead
On the map
Nearest beaches: Brean Beach (1.7 miles), Weston-super-Mare Beach (Grand Pier to Royal Sands) (2.3 miles), Weston-super-Mare Beach (Royal Sands to Uphill) (2.4 miles).
Where this comes from
These rules are set by the landowner, the National Trust, not the council. Read them at the source: National Trust page.
Last checked: 17 October 2026. Seen a different sign? Tell us and we will check it.
Common questions
Can I take my dog to Brean Down?
Yes, all year, but keep your dog on a lead. In summer: The National Trust asks you to keep dogs on a short lead, because of ground-nesting birds and grazing animals. In winter: Dogs allowed on a short lead.
Where can I take my dog near Brean Down instead?
Brean Beach, where dogs are allowed all year.