Beer – April 2026

A mini two day heatwave prompted a change of location for a few beers with Bob from Lyme. And what better place to spend the afternoon drinking beer than in Beer itself. The Anchor Inn garden is located on the cliff edge with stunning views over the beach at Beer and onwards to Lyme bay.

View from the Anchor Inn, Beer, April 2026

The campsite and caravan park at Beer head is only a 40 minute drive from our house in East Devon and it is a lovely site. The static caravans are are situated on steep terraces with amazing views. The view from the Campervan wasn’t too shabby either.

Beer Head Caravan Park, April 2026
Pitch 18 at Beer Head Caravan Park, April 2026

On Wednesday I decided to walk the coastal path from Beer to Branscombe and had a bite to eat at the Mason’s arms. The weather remained dry and sunny but today was very warm with unseasonal temperatures in the early 20Cs.

The final section of the coastal path into Branscombe is closed due to erosion of the cliffs and there is something like a 500m walk along the pebble beach. Here the cabins and mobile homes are abandoned and slowly migrating to the beach…

Cliff erosion at Branscombe, April 2026
Cliff erosion at Branscombe, April 2026
Cliff erosion at Branscombe, April 2026

There are many other footpaths so my walked turned into something more circular.

Hike from Beer Head to Branscombe, April 2026

The lookout tower, situated at the top of Beer head is I believe owned by the Caravan park and available as a holiday let.

The Lookout, Beer Head, April 2026
Beer Head, April 2026