Walk - Minehead Seafront (old)

2.8 miles (4.5 km)

Minehead Harbour Minehead Harbour

Easy - This level walk on tarmac and stone pavements is likely to be suitable for people with impaired mobility or with a pushchair, wheelchair, or mobility scooter. It is graded a Level 1 (and so suitable for a Class 1 scooter). Refer to: www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/accessibility-grading for a full key for definitions of categories and scooter recommendations

This out-and-back walk provides views over Minehead Bay and the Bristol Channel to South Wales. It passes the beginning of the South West Coast Path, before looping around the harbour, then visiting Culvercliffe Walk, which has a children’s play area and picnic spot. Returning towards the town, the walk diverts around the award-winning Blenheim Gardens.

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There are a range of wonderful places to lay your head near the Coast Path for a well-earned sleep. From large and luxurious hotels, to small and personable B&B's, as well as self-catering options and campsites. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Bossington Bunkhouse

01643 862800

The only hostel on the northern Exmoor section. 5 private rooms set within Bossington Hall, 0.5 mile from the Path. From £47.50pp, linen included, never shared with strangers. Licensed honesty shop with hot meals, beer & breakfast. SINGLE NIGHTS

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Bossington Hall Luxury B&B and Bunkhouse

01643 862800

With breathtaking views and 9 superb rooms, Tennis and Squash, and a private bar for the evening, or for a more affordable option, look at our Bunkhouse rooms.

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You'll be spoilt for choice for where to eat and drink along the Path. With lots of local seasonal food on offer, fresh from the farm, field and waters. Try our local ales, ciders, wines and spirits, increasing in variety by the year, as you sit in a cosy pub, fine dining restaurant or chilled café on the beach. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

Jubilee Cafe and Crazy Golf

01643 704110

Join us at the start of the South West Coastal Path for your stamp and an all day breakfast, fish and chips or ice cream as you begin your journey. We have a dog menu too

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Kitnors Tea Garden

Set in the heart of Bossington village, our spacious Orchard Tea Garden provides a tranquil space for walkers (and their dogs!) to relax, unwind and rejuvenate.

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What is on your list of things to do when you visit the Path? From walking companies, to help you tailor your visit, with itineraries and experts to enhance your visit, to baggage transfer companies and visitor attractions there are lots to people and places to help you decide what you'd like to do. The businesses that support the Path, where you've chosen to visit, are listed here.

NCI Minehead

07543 128472

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Our Precious Earth

01643 818228

Multi-award winning sustainable living shop with a large selection of bottles, cups, food containers and cutlery for those on the move.

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Public transport

Regular buses from Taunton to Minehead and Porlock. Bus stop outside Minehead Railway station. The West Somerset Railway provides regular steam hauled heritage trains from Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton and local towns through most of the year. For timetable information visit https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/timetables

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