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Burnham-On-Sea, (River Parrett and River Brue)

Bristol Channel

Burnham on Sea is a small Somerset Town which is very popular with holidaymakers lying at the mouth of the river Parret with direct access to the Bristol Channel. In common with all the other Bristol Channel harbours, there is a massive tidal range of 12 to 15 m, and strangers should time their entry for the last 2 hours of the flood tide.

Once visitors have negotiated the channel towards the Lower Lighthouse they will turn in to the River Parrett which is well protected from any fetch by Stert Island. Anchoring and remaining afloat is possible, while most boats will have no trouble taking the ground, which is soft and accommodating mud.... ... read more