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Minehead is a coastal town and civil parish in Somerset, England. It lies on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, 21 miles (34 km) north-west of the county town of Taunton, 12 miles (19 km) from the boundary with the county of Devon and in proximity of the Exmoor National Park. The parish of Minehead has a population of approximately 11,981 ...
- 11,981 (2011)
- South West
Minehead is a seaside town on the edge of Exmoor National Park, with a long sandy beach, a harbour, and a historic church. It is also the start of the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile footpath, and the West Somerset Railway, a heritage line.
Minehead is a beautiful seaside town with a historic harbour, beaches, attractions and events. It is also the gateway to Exmoor National Park, where you can enjoy nature, outdoor activities and local culture.
- Exmoor. Minehead is pinned to the coast by this National Park, lying immediately to the west and south. Exmoor is 267 square miles of high open moorland crossing the boundary between Somerset and Devon.
- West Somerset Railway. Minehead is the western terminus for the UK’s longest heritage railway. For almost 23 miles, the West Somerset Railway threads through the lush valleys next to the Bristol Channel Coast, before climbing up the west flank of the Quantock Hills on the way to Bishops Lydeard.
- Minehead Beach. Adding up to about a mile in Minehead Bay, the town’s beach changes dramatically according to the tides. Networks of rockpools are revealed when the tide goes out, and children with have lots of fun looking for sea life and building sandcastles.
- South West Coast Path. The esplanade next to Minehead Beach is the starting point for a National Trail that courses around Southwest England’s peninsula until it reaches Poole Harbour, 630 miles away in Dorset.
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Minehead is a traditional seaside town with a heritage steam railway, a sandy beach and a historic harbour. You can enjoy outdoor activities, cultural attractions, events and local food and drink in and around Minehead.
Minehead is a charming coastal town with a long history and a gateway to Exmoor National Park. Discover its attractions, from the sandy beach and the harbour to the museum and the Hobby Horse tradition, and enjoy the nearby nature and activities.
