The Somerset & Exmoor Coast

The Somerset and Exmoor Coast is a unique and diverse coastline that offers everything from running, walking and outdoor activities to art, music, and performance alongside the food, flavours and hospitality making this coast of surprises welcoming to locals and visitors alike.

Blessed with two National Trails, the King Charles III England Coast Path and the South West Coast Path, the Somerset coast also includes the West Somerset Coast Path and the end (or beginning) of the Parrett Trail.

Walking this diverse stretch of coastline is a journey through time and history alongside cutting edge climate change mitigation projects, hidden coves, historic ports and villages, rolling hills and the gentle slopes of Somerset’s coastal farms.

Celebrating 10 years of the Coast Path in Somerset

2026 is the 10th anniversary of the opening of the King Charles II England Coast Path between Brean Down and Minehead.

Since 2016, the Somerset Trail Partnership has created a series of circular walks and Storywalks along the coast and organised guided walks and events to celebrate. You can see details for the self guided walks on our Walk the Coast page.

This year the 80 Miles in Eight Days Challenge Walk will take place between 19th and 26th September and booking will go live at the beginning of March. To find out more check the featured walks below.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Somerset trail we will working with our partners to offer a series of guided circular walks during the year, with information and updates posted here.

80 Miles in Eight Days - 2026

Coast – 80 Miles in Eight Days
Where
County Gate to Brean Down
When
19th to 26th September
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Coast – Day 1: County Gate to Porlock
Where
County Gate to Porlock
When
Saturday, 19th September
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Coast – Day 2: Porlock to Minehead
Where
Porlock to Minehead
When
Sunday, 20th September
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Coast – Day 3: Minehead to Watchet
Where
Minehead to Watchet
When
Monday, 21st September
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Coast – Day 4: Watchet to Burton
Where
Watchet to Burton
When
Tuesday, 22nd September
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Coast – Day 5: Burton to Steart Marshes
Where
Burton to Steart
When
Wednesday, 23rd September
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Coast – Day 6: Steart to Bridgwater
Where
Steart to Bridgwater
When
Thursday, 24th September
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Coast – Day 7: Bridgwater to Highbridge
Where
Bridgwater to Highbridge
When
Friday, 25th September
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Coast – Day 8: Highbridge to Brean Down
Where
Highbridge to Brean Down
When
Saturday, 26th September
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We made it – we hit our £700 target

Waterproofs and Wellies

Two coastal primary schools in Somerset are ready to face the winter weather thanks to donations of Waterproofs and Wellies sets. Knights Templar Community Church School in Watchet and St Andrew’s Church of England Junior School in Burnham-on-Sea each received ten sets from The Outdoor Guide Foundation.

Throughout 2025, walkers on the King Charles III England Coast Path have raised funds to support this initiative. Highlights include April’s Watchet Walking Week, where twelve walkers completed the eight-mile route to Minehead, and September’s Somerset Coast Challenge, where 23 walkers collectively covered 500 miles along the Coast Path.

Pupils at Knights Templar School

Pupils in their waterproofs and wellies at Knights Templar School, Watchet

80 Miles in Eight Days – 2025 Challenge Walk

Two walkers completing the 80 Miles in Eight Days Challenge Walk on Brean Down
Richard T and Rich P complete the 80 Miles in Eight Days Challenge Walk in 2025, finishing on Brean Down

If you are a local accommodation provider, visit the Get involved page to be included on the Somerset & Exmoor Coast site.

Somerset & Exmoor Coast Highlights

For your #SomersetExmoorCoast experience take a look at our Walk the Coast page, and find your own Somerset bolt hole in our Where to stay guide, there’s everything from campsites, glamping and luxurious shepherd’s huts to quaint cottages, cosy B&Bs and historic hotels.

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