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Berrow

Civil Parish in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Berrow

Bait digger Man digging bait on Berrow Flats at low tide.
Bait digger Credit: Adrian and Janet Quantock

Berrow is a civil parish located in the county of Somerset, England. It is situated on the northern coast of the county, and is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the west. The parish covers an area of approximately 15 square miles.

The village of Berrow itself is a small coastal settlement with a population of around 1,300 people. It is primarily a residential area, with a mix of traditional cottages and modern houses. The village has a central green space, known as Berrow Village Green, which is a popular spot for locals to relax and enjoy outdoor activities.

One of the main attractions in Berrow is its beach, which stretches for several miles along the coastline. The beach is known for its sandy dunes and is a popular destination for tourists, especially during the summer months. It is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, as it is home to a variety of rare plants and wildlife.

Berrow is also home to a golf course, Berrow Links Golf Club, which is renowned for its challenging course and stunning coastal views. The club attracts golfers from all over the country and has hosted several professional tournaments in the past.

Overall, Berrow is a picturesque coastal village with a strong sense of community. It offers a range of amenities and attractions, making it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.268854/-3.029023 or Grid Reference ST2852. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bait digger Man digging bait on Berrow Flats at low tide.
Bait digger
Man digging bait on Berrow Flats at low tide.
Bus Stop Bus stop on Coast Road junction with Hurn Lane.
Bus Stop
Bus stop on Coast Road junction with Hurn Lane.
Shipwreck Wreck on Berrow Flats, marked with yellow warning buoys. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.burnham-on-sea.com:80/berrow-wreck.shtml" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.burnham-on-sea.com:80/berrow-wreck.shtml">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Shipwreck
Wreck on Berrow Flats, marked with yellow warning buoys. LinkExternal link
St Mary's Church Berrow
St Mary's Church Berrow
The Berrow public house
The Berrow public house
70s estate This estate is in two parts: the older one was built with fenced front gardens, the newer part near the golf course is open plan, and looks out of place. Many of the houses are pebbledashed with broken seashells. Very few of the properties in Berrow have adequate provision for cars. In recent years most of the village businesses have closed: bakery, garage, shop, butchers, milk yard.
70s estate
This estate is in two parts: the older one was built with fenced front gardens, the newer part near the golf course is open plan, and looks out of place. Many of the houses are pebbledashed with broken seashells. Very few of the properties in Berrow have adequate provision for cars. In recent years most of the village businesses have closed: bakery, garage, shop, butchers, milk yard.
Berrow Sands Looking North West to Steep Holm Island.
Berrow Sands
Looking North West to Steep Holm Island.
Dusk at Berrow Sands Dusk at Berrow Sands
Dusk at Berrow Sands
Dusk at Berrow Sands
SS Nornen wreck in morning mist The SS Nornen, a Norwegian barque, was wrecked on March 3rd, 1897.
SS Nornen wreck in morning mist
The SS Nornen, a Norwegian barque, was wrecked on March 3rd, 1897.
Berrow Church Berrow Church in September
Berrow Church
Berrow Church in September
Welsh Pigsty Berrow Burnham on Sea Located in a little alcove on the barton road near Barton Close
Welsh Pigsty Berrow Burnham on Sea
Located in a little alcove on the barton road near Barton Close
Sign for Pigsty on wall by Pigsty
Sign for Pigsty on wall by Pigsty
Berrow Flats Early evening with a rising tide. The setting sun provides dramatic lighting across the windswept sands while on the horizon is Exmoor and Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station.
Berrow Flats
Early evening with a rising tide. The setting sun provides dramatic lighting across the windswept sands while on the horizon is Exmoor and Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station.
Mudflats off Berrow The mud surface is surprisingly varied in structure. Some patterns are the result of bait diggers' vehicles, while others are natural, but none can be taken as an indication of a firm footing. On the horizon is Exmoor and Hinkley Point Power Station
Mudflats off Berrow
The mud surface is surprisingly varied in structure. Some patterns are the result of bait diggers' vehicles, while others are natural, but none can be taken as an indication of a firm footing. On the horizon is Exmoor and Hinkley Point Power Station
Pour Encourager Les Autres? This inundated wreck serves to warn drivers of the real risk of venturing onto the mud flats. BBC "Points West" regularly reports cases of holidaymakers saved by the Hovercraft Rescue Unit. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/barb/index.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.burnham-on-sea.com/barb/index.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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This inundated wreck serves to warn drivers of the real risk of venturing onto the mud flats. BBC "Points West" regularly reports cases of holidaymakers saved by the Hovercraft Rescue Unit. LinkExternal link
Roundabout on the approach to Berrow
Roundabout on the approach to Berrow
St Mary's Church, Berrow
St Mary's Church, Berrow
Golf Course, Berrow
Golf Course, Berrow
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Berrow is located at Grid Ref: ST2852 (Lat: 51.268854, Lng: -3.029023)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Sedgemoor

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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///mocked.fancy.grove. Near Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

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SS Nornen
Historic: wreck
Seamark Type: wreck
Wikidata: Q105806436
Wikipedia: en:Nornen
Wreck Date Sunk: 1897-03-03
Wreck Visible At High Tide: no
Wreck Visible At Low Tide: yes
Lat/Long: 51.2716846/-3.0234911
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