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This prominent point is the seaward end of the Mendip
Hills, projecting about one and a half miles into the Bristol Channel, in a
westerly direction.
It is owned by the National Trust. There is a fort and
wartime gun emplacements at the end. There is no vehicular access for the
public.
To get to the various rock marks on the hill, first you
will have to climb the incredibly steep, winding steps up the southern face.
This starts just a short walk from the free car park where the road comes to an
end. Only the least equipment you will need for your trip. Unless you are very
fit, you will probably have to stop for a while at the top to catch your breath!
Once you’ve reached the top (and wondered ‘did I really
need to bring those extra sinkers and the huge flask of tea?), you will need to
head off towards the end of the hill. You will be able to see the roughly
metalled track to walk upon. Every now and then you will see foot beaten paths
through the heather and undergrowth on the north side. This is when you will
need to explore a little to find your preferred (or available) mark. Just head
off along the paths which usually end at a point you will be able to clamber
down to the shoreline. Some of these access points are more difficult than the
others – don’t take any chances. WORD OF WARNING – Make sure you don’t
get cut off by the rising tide.
All the marks are on the north face, the south face is
impossible to get to due to the sheer cliffs.
The winter produces plenty of Cod, Codling and Whiting. For
the rest of the year Conger, Rays and Bass love the area. You will be casting
only a short distance onto sand and mud form the rocks/beaches.
To get there, follow the directions for Brean and Berrow, heading north all the way to the end of the road.
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