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Minehead
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Minehead - Traditional Seaside Holiday Resort & Gateway to Exmoor
Exmoor is a fabulous area of stunning coastlines and beautiful countryside
stretching from the Quantock Hills in Somerset, across Watchet, Minehead,
Porlock, Lynton & Lynmouth to Combe Martin in beautiful North Devon.
Exmoor National Park really is a National Treasure.
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This is the home of the famous Exmoor Ponies and the largest
herd of Red Deer in England. There are 700 miles of paths and bridleways
among the heather clad moors and ancient oak woodland valleys
Britain's spectacular South West Coast Path runs all the way from
Dorset to Minehead. You cannot fail to be disappointed whether you explore
by car, coach, bike or on foot. If you enjoy riding you can hire locally
a pony or horse - or bring your own! |
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Attractive and welcoming to thousands of visitors every year,
Minehead has won national awards for its beautiful floral displays. The
many flowers, popular sea front and tidy shopping area all combine to
make a marvellous exploration base for getting out and about across the
glorious Exmoor countryside.
Minehead is a sheltered corner beneath the dramatic North Hill and looks
out across the broad expanse of the Bristol Channel. Little fishing boats
adorn the pretty harbour where, in Summer, the famous preserved paddle
steamer Waverley and the cruise ship Balmoral may offer you an exciting
sea trip for the day. |
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Minehead sea defences are a major improvement to the seafront
and provide a spacious promenade from which to access the sandy bathing
beach and view the bay. At night, the promenade lighting creates a unique
string of pearls effect.
A short walk from the sea front is Blenheim Park, famous for its floral
displays. Tennis, cricket, squash, hockey. golf, bowls and putting are
all available, and the area is superb for walking, horse riding and fishing. |
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Minehead Railway Station is the seafront terminus
of Britain's longest preserved steam railway. 20 miles of the most beautiful
West Somerset countryside, hidden pretty villages and picturesque seaside
stations, all offering plenty to see and do, are brought to you from your
railway carriage. Beyond the Harbour you will find the Lifeboat Station.
Seaside & steam, buckets & spades - what more can you ask!
Not far from Minehead: Porlock |
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