Walk the Somerset & Exmoor Coast

Dunster Circular


Walk Grade
Easy
Distance
3.5 miles / 5.5km
Duration
2.5 hours
Self-guided Walk
Where
Dunster Beach Holidays Pay & Display Parking, Dunster, Minehead TA24 6TH, UK
Themes
Heritage and History
Good to know
Family Friendly

Dunster originated as “Dunn’s Torre”, a craggy fortification overlooking the Bristol Channel which William the Conqueror gave to the powerful de Mohun family in 1086. In 1375 the feudal barony was purchased by the Luttrell family, who owned the Castle until 1976 when it was gifted to the National Trust.

The village of Dunster retains much of its old world feel and exploring its lanes reveals old cottages, mills and a dove cote. In the middle of the village the Yarn Market signifies the high importance in Somerset of the cloth trade where there were broadcloths called “Dunsters” and “Watchets”.

Map:  OS Explorer OL9: Exmoor

Please note: this map shows approximate location
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