Time for Beer
A leisurely walk (countryside) in Devon, England, about 6.50km (4.04 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 2:15h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
140m (459ft)
Descent
166m (544ft)
Max. Elevation
150m (492ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
306m (1003ft)
Start & End
Beer
Distance
6.50km
(4.04mi)
(4.04mi)
Duration
~2:15h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Created by Anonymous Walker on 08 Jun 2015
Beer is a popular destination on the southwest coast, and this short walk gives a fine taster of the local scenery that attracts the hordes. There is a little bit of a climb to begin with - don't underestimate the steepness of the hills here - but there is a good cafe at Branscombe halfway round, so there is no reason at all to rush this one.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SY225894
Take the bus to Beer.
OS Grid SY225894
From the bus stop, head away from the village and take the first left.
About 0.07 km (~0.04 miles) from 
OS Grid SY225893
You should soon reach Underleys, the road heading west and uphill out of the village. If you find yourself out of the village, you've gone too far (or they've moved the bus stop from when I visited).
About 0.13 km (~0.08 miles) from 
OS Grid SY222892
There is a track off to the right that leads over the hill. Take this.
About 0.24 km (~0.15 miles) from 
OS Grid SY211890
The track turns into a footpath, which drops you down into the valley where you will reach Branscombe.
About 1.17 km (~0.73 miles) from 
OS Grid SY204887
When you reach the road, turn left towards the beach. There is a footpath shortly after on the opposite side if you prefer.
About 0.73 km (~0.45 miles) from 
OS Grid SY206881
Enjoy a cup of tea with a sea view at the cafe in Branscombe. Excellent flapjacks too.
About 0.60 km (~0.37 miles) from 
OS Grid SY209881
There are two options back to Beer; the lower path or the cliff top path. (Or you could swim, of course. Or take a boat). I would opt for the lower path, which weaves through some fascinating scenery.
About 0.29 km (~0.18 miles) from 
OS Grid SY224879
The two paths meet near Beer Head, for the final stretch.
About 1.53 km (~0.95 miles) from 
OS Grid SY227886
Follow the road past the caravan park into Beer.
About 0.69 km (~0.43 miles) from 
Beach OS Grid SY230891
Finish up at the beach in Beer. You will be well served with fish and chips, meals, and of course beer in this friendly little village.
About 0.61 km (~0.38 miles) from 
