7k Run Sedgemoor: Scenic Promenade & Apex Park Loop

Route Overview & Local Insights

Experience the refreshing sea air on this flat, 6.6km out-and-back loop starting from Maddocks Slade in Burnham-on-Sea. This route is a runner's dream for speedwork or a steady recovery session, featuring a generous 45% paved surface along the historic Esplanade before transitioning onto the scenic coastal path. With zero elevation gain, you can focus entirely on your cadence while enjoying unobstructed views across the Bristol Channel. The highlight of the run is the clockwise loop around the tranquil lake at Apex Park, offering a peaceful natural contrast to the vibrant seaside promenade before you head back toward the start.

The Sedgemoor coastline is steeped in maritime history, and this route takes you through the heart of Burnham-on-Sea’s coastal charm. Apex Park itself is a reclaimed gem, once the site of thriving brick and tile works in the 19th century, now transformed into an award-winning wildlife haven. Running along the Esplanade, you’ll pass near the iconic low lighthouse—the "Lighthouse on Legs"—built in 1832. This area is famous for having one of the highest tidal ranges in the world, so the landscape as you run between the Victorian promenade and the park’s reed beds can look dramatically different depending on the hour of the day.