Purn Hill

1.6 miles from Purn Hill

Uphill Slipway sits at the mouth of the River Axe by Uphill, near Weston‑super‑Mare, opening into the inner Bristol Channel. It’s a very tidal, muddy estuary mark with fast currents and a defined boat channel running past the slip. Expect shallow water at low, with the channel deepening on the...

1.8 miles from Purn Hill

Wide, gently shelving sand at the mouth of the River Axe on the south end of Weston Bay. Strong tidal pull and huge tidal range create shifting gutters and banks that hold fish; best results from 2–3 hours into the flood through high, or last of the ebb around channel...

2.1 miles from Purn Hill

A long, flat Bristol Channel surf beach running south from the Grand Pier toward Uphill and the River Axe. Expect a huge tidal range, fast-moving water and extensive sand/mud flats. Best fished the last 2–3 hours of the flood into high water and the first hour of the ebb, targeting...

2.2 miles from Purn Hill

A vast, shallow-gradient sandy beach on the Bristol Channel with an extreme tidal range. Best fished 2–3 hours either side of high water when gutters and channels flood. Typical targets are rays and surf bass; winter brings whiting and the odd codling. Long casts help due to the shallow profile,...

2.8 miles from Purn Hill

A long limestone headland jutting into the Bristol Channel with deep water close in, strong tidal races and snaggy, kelp-strewn ground. Access is via a steep National Trust path and steps to various rock ledges along the north and south faces and near the fort at the tip. Best fished...

2.8 miles from Purn Hill

Wide, gently shelving sand/mud on the north end of Weston Bay, fished from the promenade/sea wall between Knightstone/Marine Lake and towards Birnbeck. Enormous Bristol Channel tides mean the sea races in and retreats fast; the mudflats are dangerous—fish from firm ground only. Best results are 2 hours either side of...