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Selworthy to Minehead

This cottage, overlooking Selworthy Green, also serves as a tea room

Highlights of this walk

  • the 'chocolate box' pretty village of Selworthy
  • a piece of Exmoor close to Minehead town
  • sweeping views across the moor
  • commanding views of the Bristol Channel from the South West Coast Path
Selworthy village, managed by the National Trust, is a strikingly pretty example of classic rural beauty. This walk combines the photogenic delights of the village with peaceful paths through mixed woodland and a dramatic cliff-top section of the south West Coast Path.

Safety and Difficulty

This 6 mile walk is within the scope of most people of average fitness and does not involve any scrambles or serious climbs.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

Recommended start is by bus number 39 or 300 from Minehead to Selworthy Turn. The bus journey takes less than 20 minutes.

By car the village of Selworthy can be reached via the A39 from the Minehead or Porlock direction, turning off the main road at Selworthy Turn following the broan signs to this National Trust village.

Car Parking

This one-way walk is planned to begin from the bus-stop at Selworthy Turn on the A39. Frequent buses run from the centre of Minehead (bus numbers 39 or 300). However, there is a National Trust car park beside Selworthy village