East Brent is a region in Somerset, England, characterized by its diverse landscape that supports a range of outdoor activities. The prominent Brent Knoll rises from the flat expanse of the Somerset Levels, offering varied terrain from gentle, open plains to moderate ascents. This geographical composition provides a setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more. The area's natural features contribute to its appeal for those seeking routes in a rural setting.
67
Routes
4.2
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Average rating
819
People visited

4.3
(6)
37
hikers
7.63km
02:10
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(8)
33
hikers
4.93km
01:25
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
13
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
88
hikers
3.15km
01:00
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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37
riders
23.6km
01:57
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

40
riders
24.9km
01:54
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
67.4km
05:02
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
28.6km
02:42
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(13)
73
riders
35.7km
01:55
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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15
riders
13.2km
00:40
20m
20m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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8
riders
19.2km
01:39
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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5
riders
26.2km
01:35
170m
170m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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39
riders
28.2km
01:10
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

36
riders
41.0km
01:46
170m
170m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

34
riders
24.0km
01:00
40m
40m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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29
riders
38.5km
01:58
40m
40m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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15
runners
6.14km
00:39
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
5.29km
00:34
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
8.65km
00:53
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
6.91km
00:56
240m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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14
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
24.7km
01:27
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
18.0km
01:19
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
11.6km
00:40
10m
10m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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East Brent offers routes for Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 30 routes, with an average rating of 4.55 stars from over 46,000 visitors.
Popular hiking routes often ascend Brent Knoll, providing panoramic views across the Somerset Levels. A moderate 4.7-mile (7.6 km) loop from East Brent offers views of the Somerset Levels and Brent Knoll. An easier 3.1-mile (4.9 km) version is also available. More details are in the Hiking around East Brent guide.
East Brent offers several easy hiking options, particularly on the flat terrain of the Somerset Levels. An easier 3.1-mile (4.9 km) version of the Brent Knoll loop provides a gentler approach to the hill. Further easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around East Brent guide.
East Brent offers numerous road and touring cycling routes, primarily on paved surfaces across the Somerset Levels. Examples include the Bleadon Hill loop and the Brean Sands Beach loop. The Road Cycling Routes around East Brent guide provides more options.
While East Brent itself has limited dedicated mountain biking trails, the broader Somerset region offers opportunities. The Mendip Hills and Quantock Hills are known for diverse mountain biking terrain. Information on local options is available in the MTB Trails around East Brent guide.
The primary natural features are Brent Knoll, a prominent 137-meter (449 ft) hill, and the surrounding flat expanse of the Somerset Levels. Brent Knoll offers panoramic views across the Levels, Mendip Hills, and Bristol Channel.
Komoot offers several guides for East Brent, including Hiking around East Brent, Road Cycling Routes around East Brent, and Gravel biking around East Brent. Guides are also available for easy hikes, MTB trails, cycling, and running.
Routes in East Brent have been explored by more than 46,000 visitors on komoot. The area's routes hold an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars, based on nearly 3,000 ratings.
A longer hiking option is the 12.1-mile (19.4 km) Burnham-on-Sea Low Lighthouse loop from East Brent. This route traverses the Somerset Levels and typically takes about 5 hours to complete.
Gravel biking opportunities exist around East Brent, utilizing varied terrain suitable for this activity. Specific routes and information can be found in the Gravel biking around East Brent guide.
The official website for East Brent Parish Council is www.eastbrentparishcouncil.gov.uk. This site provides local community information.

