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Beer Head
Dramatic chalk cliffs, hidden coves, and stories of the past
Beer Head
Dramatic chalk cliffs, hidden coves, and stories of the past
Beer Head
Dramatic chalk cliffs, hidden coves, and stories of the past
Discover dramatic chalk cliffs, hidden coves, and stories of smugglers, soldiers, and settlers – all with breathtaking coastal views. Enjoy a clifftop walk then wander through the town lined with cottages built from local Beer stone and flint. Don’t forget to visit the Fine Foundation Centre on Beer Beach to learn more about the area’s history, geology, and wildlife.
Suggested walk:
Follow the South West Coast Path from Beer towards Branscombe, and trace the trail of Jack Rattenbury – Beer’s 19th-century smuggler known as the “Rob Roy of the West.”
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Stories from the past
This land has been farmed since before the Bronze Age. Modern sonar has revealed ancient field patterns shaped by Beer’s earliest settlers.
Explore the dramatic landscape of Under Hooken created by a huge 1790 landslip. Home to rich wildlife, trees, plants and flowers, a stark contrast to the open cliff tops.
Did you know where Beer gets it’s name from?
Named after the Old English “Beare” (meaning wood), not the drink!