Minehead to Blue Anchor Walk

4.3 miles (7 km)

This walk follows the England Coast Path from Minehead to Blue Anchor. The route runs for just over 4 miles following the path south east along Dunster Beach to Blue Anchor.
A highlight of the walk is the stretch through the Dunster Beach area, where shingle, saltmarsh and coastal grassland provide habitat for a variety of birds and other wildlife.... Inland, the medieval village of Dunster lies just a short distance away and is famous for its historic yarn market, attractive high street and the imposing Dunster Castle, one of Somerset's best-known landmarks.
Continuing east, the route passes the dunes and beach at Blue Anchor Bay before reaching the village of Blue Anchor. The village is known for its long pebble beach and its station on the West Somerset Railway, England's longest heritage railway. The combination of coastal scenery, wildlife habitats, historic landmarks and views across the Bristol Channel makes this a rewarding short walk on the Somerset coast.