Exmoor National Park
C/o Exmoor National Park Authority
Exmoor House
Dulverton
Somerset
TA22 9HL
United Kingdom

Tel: 01398 323665

Exmoor National Park is spread partly in Devon and partly in Somerset. It is a beautiful region and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is more inviting in some ways than the often-treacherous Dartmoor, and has a vivid and diverse array of terrain, from moorland and rolling hills to stunning coastline.

See our feature on Exmoor National Park

Dunster Castle
Dunster
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6SL
United Kingdom

Tel: 01643 823004

Dunster Castle is a National Trust site in Dunster on the outskirts of Minehead. It has a long history starting as a Norman Castle and continuing as a base for the Luttrell family line. Its elevated position means visitors can enjoy lovely views across the countryside and towards the coast. You can also view the historic interior or explore the traditional gardens.

South West Coast Path
c/o South West Coast Path Association
Bowker House
Lee Mill Bridge
Ivybridge
Devon
PL21 9EF
United Kingdom

Tel: 01752 896237

The South West Coast Path passes from Minehead in Somerset, around the Devon and Cornwall coasts and finally to Poole in Dorset, taking in on its way some beautiful and picturesque coastline. The path is over 630 miles long, and part of it runs along the North and South Devon Coasts, offering an excellent way of enjoying the unique scenery, with plenty of stopping places en route.

West Somerset Railway
Cathedral Green
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 5BG
United Kingdom

Tel: 01643 704996

The West Somerset Railway runs through 20 miles of stunning scenery, along the Quantock Hills between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead. Travellers can experience the golden age of steam as the vintage engines make their way through some of Somerset’s most appealing scenery, past 10 historic stations, each with their own unique character and charm.