MINEHEAD IS CONSIDERED THE NORTHERN GATEWAY TO EXMOOR
West Somerset Railway connecting services from Taunton Railway Station can be seen HERE starting from Bishops Lydeard. Bus connectivity will be necessary between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard via Buses of Somerset HERE or through the Exmoor Coaster Guide. HERE.
Minehead, on the edge of Exmoor National Park in West Somerset is the area’s largest town. It is also the starting point of the South West Coast Path, England's longest waymarked footpath and a National Trail - it stretches for 630 miles.
Nestling between Exmoor National Park on one side and the Quantock Hills on the other and with Somerset’s County Town of Taunton just a 45 Minute scenic drive away, it is perfectly located for a superb holiday or short break. From that first distant glimpse of the sea and the iconic North Hill as you approach Minehead, you’ll begin to fall in love with our town.
Minehead offers the perfect destination for a family seaside holiday. It boasts a wonderful long flat sandy beach, a charming harbour, a bustling town with Independent shops and cafes and heritage attractions.