The West Somerset Coast Path is a long-distance footpath that links the northern end of the South West Coast Path to the River Parrett Trail in Somerset, England, UK. [1]

Somerset’s coast sits just minutes from many of the County’s prominent towns, making it the ideal getaway for visitors and locals alike. Take it all in as you walk beach- skirting routes such as the stunning West Somerset Coast Path or England Coast Path.

Walk the entire coast of Somerset in eight days. Take in the spectacular Somerset and Exmoor coast and collect stamps along the way in your Trail Passport.

West Somerset is a district of contrasts, with extensive moors and wooded valleys, including the Quantock Hills, the Brendon Hills, and Exmoor. On the district’s northern edge—between Minehead, which is West Somerset’s largest settlement, and the small port town of Watchet—lies a narrow coastal strip within which some three-fifths of ...

Dec 8, 2022 · The West Somerset Coast Path, part of the England Coast Path, runs from Minehead to Brean Down, a total of 58 miles, taking in beaches, clifftops, coastal towns, and SSSI (Sites of Special Scientific Interest).

The West Somerset Coast Path is a 25-mile footpath that links the northern end of the South West Coast Path to the River Parrett Trail in Somerset. [1] The route is part of a 58-mile stretch of path from Brean Down to Minehead opened in March 2016 and designated as part of …

The West Somerset Coast Path runs from the hamlet of Steart to the coastal resort of Minehead and passes through the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Read our guide to the best coastal walks in Somerset. From the tall cliffs of West Somerset to the peculiar and charming seaside piers of the North Somerset Coast, the beautiful contrasts will have you returning year on year.

The Somerset coastline is spectacular all year round and particularly suited to those looking to embrace the great outdoors – there’s plenty to see and do along the way. From the sweeping sandy beaches of Minehead and Dunster to exploring the fascinating geology at Kilve beach, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), there is ...

The West Somerset Coast Path runs from the hamlet of Steart to the coastal resort of Minehead and passes through the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Coast Path links the River Parrett Trail to the South West Coast Path National Trail.