West Somerset Coast Path
40 km / 25 miles
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, and also joins the Coleridge Way and Quantock Greenway just south of the A39 near East Quantoxhead.
At approximately 25 miles (40km) in length, the coast path boasts magnificent seaward and inland views, with occasional glimpses of industrial archaeology and a wealth of geology.
Full route description available from website below.
Details:
| Path Type: | Other Paths |
| Attributes: | Coastal; Downland/Wolds; Heritage; Industrial History |
| Start: | ST275459 - Steart, Somerset  |
| Finish: | SS971466 - Minehead, Somerset |
| Web Sites: | Somerset CC - West Somerset Coast Path |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 181, 182 |
| OS Explorer: | 9, 140, 153 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 9, 140, 153 |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Hostel Accommodation: | Minehead YHA, Alcombe Combe, Minehead, Somerset | 2 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Base Lodge, Minehead, Somerset | < 1 Km |
Connected Paths:
| National Trails (England & Wales): | South West Coast Path National Trail |
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Macmillan Way West - Castle Cary to Barnstaple; River Parrett Trail |
| Other Paths: | Celtic Way The Exmoor Option; Channel to Channel (Devon - Somerset); Coleridge Way; Quantock Greenway; Somerset Way; Summits of Somerset and Avon Click to show 3 more Other Paths |
| Anytime Challenges: | Quantock Way |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | West Somerset Coast Path GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | West Somerset Coast Path Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | West Somerset Coast Path Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 40.4 Km (25.1 miles) 597 m (1,959 ft) ascent 151 m (495 ft) maximum height |
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