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Around & About
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Minehead is surrounded on one side by the Bristol Channel and on the other sides by the Exmoor National Park.
Exmoor combines stunning wild moorland with an awe inspiring rugged coastline. Exmoor is home to a wild population of red deer and to the rare wild Exmoor Pony. Its ancient wooded coombes, steep valleys, clear rivers and open moors are shared by foxes, badgers, birds and rare butterflies. Its rivers and lakes are filled with Salmon, Rainbow and Brown Trout. The unspoilt beauty can be easily explored on horseback or on an ‘Exmoor Safari’.
The spectacular beauty of the land surrounding the caravan and camping park is protected by the National Trust and the Crown Estate, who manage the land for the enjoyment of visitors to the area. |
The National Trust Villages of Selworthy, Bossington, Allerford, Horner and Luccombe (each with their own special character) lie only a few miles away in the Vale of Porlock. A cream tea taken on the village green at Selworthy, amongst the chocolate-box thatched cottages, is not to be missed.
Porlock, with its old world charm, lies in the shadow of Porlock Hill. The lovely harbour at Porlock Weir lies only a short distance away. Porlock Weir is a perfect place to enjoy a quiet drink and to watch the sun set. Only a short walk from here along a winding path beside the cliff and
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through woods takes you to Culbone and its tiny church, reputed to be the smallest complete parish church in England. |
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The spectacular Dunster castle sits on a hill overlooking the medieval village of Dunster. History abounds in Dunster. The village boasts a 16th century Nunnery, Tithe Barn, Pack Horse Bridge and Dovecote – each with a story to tell. Below the castle by the banks of the River Avill is the working 17th century Water Mill. The high street with its quality gift shops, galleries, inns, restaurants, Doll’s Museum and cobbled pavements is dominated by the 17th Century Yarn Market from where cloth was once sold. |
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