Somerset Walks

Apex park Walk & Route Map

Apex park walk, Somerset
Apex park · Photo: Geoff Pick

Apex Park near Burnham-on-Sea is an easy circular lakeside walk in Somerset, perfect for families and anyone seeking a gentle stroll in peaceful surroundings.

Set around a former clay pit, the park is now home to a thriving lake with plenty of birdlife, along with a play area, skate park and outdoor gym - making it a great choice for a relaxed and enjoyable day outdoors.

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At a glance

Apex park Walk

Distance
1.5 miles
Estimated time
30 mins
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Free parking at start
51.22695, -2.98971
Characteristics
Water

The walk

Apex park Walk

This easy circular walk around Apex park near Burnham-on-sea is a great walk to choose if you have smaller children or if you enjoy a lakeside walk with wildlife.

Apex Park is an urban park which was formerly a clay pit. The lake is home to a variety of birds and wildlife and there is also a play area, skate park and outdoor gym.

Based on 4 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.5

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.5 / 5

Very dog friendly

Path condition4.8 / 5

Clear and easy

Buggy friendly4.8 / 5

Flat and solid

Wheelchair friendly4.5 / 5

Fully accessible

Toilet facilities2.5 / 5

Some facilities

Pub or café2.5 / 5

Quite good

Route accuracy5.0 / 5

Spot on

ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMostly dry

Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Somerset Walks app.

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

One of our favourite walks with the option to extend the walk along the river path and sea front then back along Marine Drive to the Apex car park.

Walker review

An urban parl around a lake. Nice walk...

Comments from walkers who have completed the Apex park walk.

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The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Apex park Walk, a 1.5 mile circular walk in Somerset