Minehead circular walk
Fact File:
Highlights: Minehead harbour, South West Coast Path start marker, mosses and lichen in woodland, open views across the Bristol Channel, Exmoor wooded valleys, Minehead Parks walk
Start Grid ref: SS974 463
Distance: 5.9 miles, circular
Height gained/lost: 324 metres. A moderate walk, starting with a progressive climb. One short, steep descent, then easy walking.
High Point: 252 metres
Low Point: 4 metres
Toilets: In Minehead only
Eating places: in Minehead only
Time required, excluding stops: 3.5 hours
Public transport: 399, 300, bus services. Please check the current timetable before travelling.
Route description:
This walk starts at the West Somerset Railway so you can arrive by steam train or by bus. The walk follows the old route of the South West Coast Path for a short while, giving the most gentle climb I could create to gain height on to North Hill. Wonderful views are enjoyed as one emerges from the woodland. The walk then loses height again to pass through a small hamlet before following a delightful path through the middle of Minehead, saving walking along too many roads.