A great walk to picturesque Dunster and along the seafront to Minehead.
Distance: 6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Ascent: 196 metres
Route grade: 39 (equivalent to Moderate)
Time to allow: From 3h to 5h
Starting point: YHA Minehead
Grid reference: SS 972 442
What3Words: ///latches.ripe.amplifier
End point: Circular, to YHA Minehead
Region: South West of England
Type of walk: Coast, Moorland, Town
National Parks & National Landscapes: Exmoor National Park
Trails and Ways: England Coast Path
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: No
Seats on route: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Touch free: No
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, Pub/s, Shop/s, Town
This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL09) Exmoor