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Aust Cliff & Beach

Beach

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Cliffs

Walking, Photography

Spring to Autumn

Chris Gunns / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Geographorguk

Aust Cliff rises from the shore of the Severn Estuary right beside the older Severn Bridge, its face banded in deep red and grey rock. The lower part is red Triassic mudstone streaked with pale gypsum, topped by darker shales and cream limestone, laid down at the very end of the Triassic period more...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

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Food:

Staycations:

4 day, 2 overnight

King Of Spice​

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Aust Cliff & Beach?
England hosts this dramatic borderland coastal destination right on the banks of the massive River Severn estuary. Anyone looking out from the shoreline will see right across the wide waters towards the distant Welsh hills.

What type of place is Aust Cliff & Beach?
Aust Cliff & Beach is a geological beach and cliff site along the River Severn estuary in Gloucestershire.

When is the best time to visit Aust Cliff & Beach?
Spring through to autumn offers the most pleasant conditions for walking along the river bank. Checking the local maritime tide tables beforehand remains absolutely vital because rising waters quickly submerge the narrow shoreline.

What can you do at Aust Cliff & Beach?
Walking along the grey pebble beach rewards explorers with close views of the ancient multi-coloured strata. Many people enjoy searching for prehistoric marine fossils, ichthyosaur bones, and ancient shark teeth that fall onto the foreshore.

How long should I spend at Aust Cliff & Beach?
Allocating roughly an hour allows enough time to explore the shoreline safely and take plenty of photographs. Serious fossil hunters often stay longer to scan the fallen rocks while the tide is falling.

Where do I park at Aust Cliff & Beach?
Vehicles can use six spaces nearby, providing four day and two overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Aust Cliff & Beach?
King Of Spice provides a place to grab a meal nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Aust Cliff & Beach?
There are no staycation spots recorded immediately near Aust Cliff & Beach, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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