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Wednesday, 3 October 2018

Somerset Coast Path - Minehead to Watchet

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An easy ramble along the Somerset Coast Path between Minehead and Watchet

This is a scenic and easy walk along the Somerset Coast Path between Minehead and Watchet with connections between the ends provided by either bus service or the heritage railway that follows the route.

Parking in this area of Somerset is expensive and an alternative is to make use of the ample free parking along the coast road at the hamlet of Blue Anchor, midway along the route.

The walk encompasses a varied scenery from the flat open areas of Dunster Beach to the rolling hills between Blue Anchor and Watchet which require a little effort to ascend but are nothing too challenging. There are some beach sections although a cycle track provides an easier option from the hard going across the large pebbles

It must be noted that on this instance of the walk during September 2018 there had been cliff fall just beyond the Blue Anchor pub at the eastern end of the hamlet of the same name which had blocked the path. This necessitated following a waymarked diversion along permissive paths that follow the roadside then descend down to the cliffside through the woods known as Three Acre Covert. A stroll that made a pleasant change of scenery.

Somerset Coast Path - Minehead to Watchet - Essential Information

Walk Statistics:

  • Start location: Minehead 
  • End location: Watchet 
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  • Walk type: Linear
  • Walk Grade: moderate
  • Terrain: Varied landscape with coastal footpaths, beach and cliff top paths

Maps:

The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.

 

Accommodation:

Unity Farm, Brean Sands, Burnham-on-SeacampsiteView in OS Map | View in Google Map
Website
Description
A family oriented holiday park with entertainment, static caravans as well as touring pitches

Transport:

Details of public transport that is required for the walk

First Group - Bus Service
Service Details
28 - First Group 28 Service linking Minehead, Watchet and Taunton
Timetable

Route Verification Details

  • Date of Walk: 2018-09-10
  • Walk Time: 10:30 to 14:00
  • Walkers: Griffmonster, Kat
  • Weather Conditions: Sun and clouds

Directions

Summary of Document Changes

Last Updated: 2021-12-07

2021-03-17 : Update website improvements and removal of ViewRanger reliance
2021-12-01 : Removal of ViewRanger links due to its imminent demise

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