Allerford to Minehead (starting with bus ride from Minehead)
Highlights:
Allerford pack horse bridge, views over Porlock Vale, South West Coast Path, Selworthy Beacon, Minehead.
Start Grid ref: SS 904 469
Distance: 6.8 miles, linear
Height gained/lost: 414 metres. The walk starts with a fairly strenuous climb to Selworthy Beacon. Then easy walking with some steep descents, finishing easy walking.
High Point: 292 metres
Low Point: 1 metres
Toilets: Allerford, Minehead
Eating places: Allerford, Minehead
Time required, including stops: 4 to 4.5 hours
Public transport:
300, 39. Please check current timetables.
Route description:
This walk gives you a good taste of the South West Coast Path, walking the last (or first) section of this National Trail. Starting in Allerford, the walk quickly gains height, the route being chosen to give the most progressive climb to Selworthy Beacon. Excellent views reward you as you climb. Once at the top then the walking becomes much easier. You then lose your height as you descend to Minehead with some steep paths on the way down.