Somerset Walks

Minehead Walks & Route Maps

Minehead walk, Somerset
Minehead · Photo: Pam Brophy

There are two lovely route options around Minehead, offering a mix of woodland paths, open countryside, and stunning coastal views.

The walks take you across the lush valleys and rolling hills of Exmoor, with glimpses of Dunkery Beacon and the Bristol Channel along the way.

One route focuses on peaceful countryside just outside Minehead, while the other includes a visit into the town itself, where you can enjoy shops, cafés, and pubs for a well-earned break.

Download the Somerset Walks App to follow these routes with real-time GPS navigation.

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Walk information

Minehead Walk 1

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This scenic walk is just outside Minehead and offers a delightful mix of woodland paths and open countryside.

You'll also enjoy panoramic views over the lush green valley, stretching from Minehead to Porlock and over to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest peak.

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Walk information

Minehead Walk 2

Walk distance
5 miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If you're looking for an alternative which includes Minehead, this walk offers a fantastic blend of the South West Coast Path, wonderful woodlands teeming with wildlife, and open heathland.

Along the way, you'll enjoy magnificent views across the Bristol Channel and over to Exmoor.

Once in Minehead, there's plenty to explore, with shops, pubs, and cafés providing the perfect spot to relax during your walk. The parking is outside of the town which can get busy at times.

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Navigate the walks

Somerset Walks App

Follow the Minehead walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Somerset Walks app showing the walker's live position on a route map

Designed to be simple

  • Choose a walk and follow the pointer
  • See your live position on the route map
  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 250 Somerset walks
  • Free one-month trial
  • Available for iPhone and Android

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Expanded route map for Minehead Walk 1, a 3.75 mile circular walk in Somerset