Walk the Somerset & Exmoor Coast

Quantocks & Coast


Walk Grade
Moderate
Distance
9.5 miles / 15.5km
Duration
5 hours
Self-guided Walk
Where
Home Farm Holiday Centre, Taunton TA4 4DP, UK
Themes
Geology, Heritage and History, Nature and ecology
Good to know

This walk takes in the King Charles III England Coast Path with stunning views across West Somerset and over the channel to Wales, and the foothills of the Quantocks – the first place in England to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, now known as National Landscapes. Nature lovers will be able to spot flowers including Pyramid and Bee Orchids, Wild Rose, and Bluebells as well as birds like Oyster Catchers, Turnstones, Dunlin and Peregrine Falcons.

Map:  OS Explorer 140: Quantock Hills & Bridgwater

This walk is tidal – please check the tide times here before setting off to ensure you can complete the coastal section at the end of this walk safely – Watchet is the closest recording station.

Please note: this map shows approximate location
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