Minehead — Watchet

Minwat two
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By Mockymock on 24 Oct 2022

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14km/9mi

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Description

As the closed section of the England Coast Path used for Minwat one is likely to take a long time to sort out owing to active cliff erosion in the area, I am posting a new route which includes the official coast path diversion. It is a nice walk, just a mile and a half longer, and the best available alternative for the meantime

As the closed section of the England Coast Path used for Minwat one is likely to take a long time to sort out owing to active cliff erosion in the area, I am posting a new route which includes the official coast path diversion. It is a nice walk, just a mile and a half longer, and the best available alternative for the meantime

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Reviews - 4

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Is this route good enough? -  Yes (4)

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

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Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Maybe present Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Maybe present Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
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Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
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Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

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Not present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
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Not present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
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Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
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Not present at time of survey Cattle possible (1)
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Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
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Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Not present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Maybe present Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

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Narrowest part of path: no data

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How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
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Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
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Recommended by an expert

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

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4X June 2024 by Helen Gough
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Minehead
Grid Ref SS9747846293
Lat / Lon 51.20661° / -3.46898°
Easting / Northing 297,478E / 146,293N
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Watchet
Grid Ref ST0711543424
Lat / Lon 51.18247° / -3.33032°
Easting / Northing 307,115E / 143,424N
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reviews

Jane Gough

05 May 2024 Spring
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Loved this walk as a little bit of everything - sea front, lanes, fields, riverside. Plenty of benches and places to eat and drink. Follows the steam train route for a fair way which was a joy when the train passed. So much so, used the train to return to the start to add to the fun.

Helen Gough

21 Apr 2024 Spring
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Great walk, don't have much to add to the previous reviews. I walked from Minehead to Watchet and really enjoyed the variety, from seaside promenade, to wild coast, to inland open farmland, to enclosed wooded track, to peaceful hamlets, and quiet lanes, and finishing in a small harbour town. Its mostly flat with one short but steep climb, but there are nice views from the top.
We also had the bonus of a steam train ride back to the start having watched it pass during the walk.
Lovely way to spend the day.

Steve_Roser

28 Oct 2022 Autumn
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The detour so you don't fall with the crumbling cliff into the sea at Blue Anchor does not detract from this lovely coastal stroll. Starting from Minehead (ice cream opportunity #1 of many), if you can resist the lure of Butlins, you head past the golf course and towards Dunster Beach (ICO #2...). You get great views of Dunster castle, the West Somerset Steam Railway and the wooded valleys of Exmoor as you get to Blue Anchor, where the England Coast path is diverted inland to avoid the crumbling headland. This is very well signed with big bold yellow directions, and you pass through Old Cleeve (Church worth a visit) before crossing under the WSR at Washford and following the old Mineral Line cycle path to Watchet, which is the home of the extraordinary East Quay Arts Centre.

Mockymock

24 Oct 2022 Autumn
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A highly enjoyable rural holiday-zone leisure stroll along the coast path between Minehead and Blue anchor with golfers, dog-walkers and beachgoers around, and many opportunities to buy ice-cream in the season. Between Blue Anchor and Watchet the route jinks inland on a quiet, well-signed footpath diversion from the blocked coast path. This leads along a farmed valley with views of the Brendon Hills, then hops over a little hill at the village of Old Cleeve to Washford, finally following a tree-lined cycle path along the long disused mineral railway line into Watchet.

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Descent

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