Brean/Berrow beach??

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appaloosacaz

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Hello,

I was wondering a few things about Berrow or Brean beach, firstly about cantering/galloping and also about going in the water with the horses. Also I've heard apparently there is a lot of sinking mud, how do you know where this sinking mud is, can you see it, how dangerous is it and what would you do if your horse was to get stuck?? Also what is the difference between the two beaches and which one is best???

Thanks a lot
 
Can't answer I'm afraid, but will be interested in any replies as it's our closest beach too. I have seen loads of people riding there, and my new horse if from a yard just up the road and has apparantly been on the beach loads of times, so am looking forward to taking him there soon.
 
iv never been on berrow. I used to work on brean beach. there are much quiter areas where you can have a good canter but take into consideration there are other horse users on there also. check the tide times if you want to go in the water and go when its fairly high. To stay clear from the mud just dont go to far out, its not worth the risk! its about 7 miles long so youl have plenty of places to go. the dunes are fun to ride through aswell!
 
It's fantastic for a good gallop. Best time to go is an hour either side of high tide then you can splash about in the water and avoid the mud.

http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/tides.shtml - follow the link to the 7 day tide times

It is dangerous to go out in the mud. I walk one way checking for holes (fishermen dig for worms) then gallop back following the hoof prints.

See link for more info - you can park on the beach.

http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/beach-horse-riding.shtml

Have fun!:)
 
Ahhhh the memories..... I used to gallop on there. You can on WSM beach after October and on Sand Bay at anytime. I preferred Sand Bay tbh in mornings as much quieter and you don't get kite flyers and buggys.

Always choose high tides for dipping into the water as juliap says. It's way too risky otherwise and the mud is very sucky.

It'll be busy though.. choose early mornings.
 
well its my old stumping ground..................lets see, yep done the buck off watch horse piss off up the 7 mile beach..................many years ago you could ping round the dunes playing tag and accidently jump on to the golf course. (not that we did that honest)

watch out for the mud, it is the sucking down type and there have been the odd fatality when someone has walked out on foot and got stuck, it has the second largest tidel range in the world. i find it best to go down first thing in the morning depending on the tide.

sand bay is a lovely little beach and you can always hack up into the woods
 
This is why I love these forums - I hadn't heard of Sand Bay or that you can ride on WSM beach after October.

Where do you park for Sand Bay?

Once I get the go ahead to get back on a horse (recovering from broken back) I want to get out for a blast!
 
For Sand Bay, park near the commodore as there is a height limit on the middle car park.

There is also one right at the end near Sand Point and if your horse is good with climbing over things you can clamber over the little wall behind the toilets and canter along Sand Point too and then double back onto Sand Bay. Otherwise you can walk along the road until you get to the entrance onto the beach.

I think I might go next weekend... you've inspired me. I've moved over near Bath now so it is a bit of a trek but worth it I reckon :D
 
both beaches are one so no worries about which is best. Brean tends to host the kite buggying but there are always signs up to warn you.

It is best to go at a low tide (or a couple of hours after high tide will suffice.. it moves back out very quickly!) in the first instance so that you can see what the lay of the beach is like. Muddy areas tend to be localised and are obvious as they are a darker colour. But I do always say to people keep an eye on your foot prints and if they start to get a bit deep be prepared to move up the beach nearer the dunes or back the way you came.

Only once you have seen where the good patches are would I consider entering the sea, there are specific areas where it is better to do this where you can be sure of the footing, having said that I have seen a 16.2 belonging to someone who lives half a mile away lose his footing and get very soggy.. all was well though. I will only do it on a very high spring/autumn tide though as I don't think it comes high enough to be properly safe otherwise.

Feel free to pm me if you want anymore info, I've sent a few people off here down there. We make good use of it being only 15 mins away in the box.

ps china unless you are on the bridleway you will get a *******ing for being in the dunes, they are protected. :p
 
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