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Minehead

Kingsway Guest House

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup51.201°N, 3.471°W
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The seagulls call over Minehead Bay at dawn, and you're close enough to the seafront to hear the tide turning before the town properly wakes.

This is a traditional guesthouse with a camping pod option tucked in the grounds — useful if you want a roof over your head after walking the South West Coast Path, or prefer sleeping under canvas but with a proper bathroom nearby. It suits couples doing Exmoor in stages, solo walkers tackling the coastal stretch, or anyone who wants Minehead's Victorian seafront and the moor's edge without committing to full camping. The location puts you within walking distance of the beach and the lower station for the West Somerset Railway. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're travelling with one.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so check directly what's included with your pitch or room. Campfires depend on what's allowed when you arrive — always ask first. It's open year-round, which makes it handy for off-season coast walks when most campsites are shuttered. Expect a quieter, no-frills stay rather than a buzzing campsite atmosphere.

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Current Conditions
22°C
Partly cloudy
4 mph
62%
7-Day Outlook
Today
22° / 13°
13%
Tue
19° / 13°
39%
Wed
21° / 16°
76%
Thu
23° / 17°
37%
Fri
19° / 15°
17%
Sat
22° / 16°
22%
Sun
20° / 15°
12%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
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14 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Coleridge Way

Follows the footsteps of poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge across 51 miles of Somerset, linking Nether Stowey to Lynmouth on the Devon coast. Expect varied terrain from gentle Quantock Hills meadows to steep, rugged climbs through Exmoor's combes and moorland. Not suitable for buggies; challenging sections make it better for older children (10+) with stamina. Dogs welcome but must be under close control near livestock, especially on farmland stretches. Rewards with dramatic coastal views, literary he

Hiking routeRegional network
3.47 km from campsite
Route length: 82 km

South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)

Tackles steep, relentless climbs through North Hill and Selworthy Beacon with 400m+ elevation gain—this is proper coast path terrain, not for buggies or very young children. Dogs welcome but keep them leashed near livestock and cliff edges. Delivers stunning Somerset coast views, ancient oak woodland, and classic South West Coast Path drama. Experienced walkers only for this challenging opener.

Hiking routeNational trail
5.81 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

Selworthy Circular Pink Route, Holnicote Estate

Winds through ancient oak woodland and open moorland with steady climbs rewarding you with sweeping views across the Holnicote Estate to the coast. Mostly well-maintained paths but expect some steep sections and uneven terrain – suitable for older children used to walking but not buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The chocolate-box village of Selworthy with its thatched cottages and medieval church makes a perfect midway stop.

Walking routeLocal network
5.84 km from campsite
Operator: National Trust

Selworthy and Bury Castle circular walk

Hiking routeLocal network
6.06 km from campsite
Route length: 4.8 km
Operator: National Trust

Walking in Exmoor: Day One

Hiking routeLocal network
7.06 km from campsite
Route length: 12.8 km
Operator: National Trust

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