Coleridge Way
Hiking routeRegional network
3.7 km from campsite
Route length: 82 km
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The scent of a proper full English drifts up the stairs while the morning sun catches the rooftops of old Minehead below — this is camping's softer cousin, done right.
The Parks offers both traditional guest house rooms and camping pods, so you can choose your level of comfort depending on the weather or your mood. It suits couples after a coastal walking break, families wanting a base for Exmoor without sleeping on the ground, or anyone treating themselves between wilder pitches along the Somerset coast. Minehead puts you at the start of the South West Coast Path and the edge of the national park — moorland, woodland, and big skies all within easy reach. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking when you book.
Facilities aren't listed in detail, but as a guest house you can expect proper beds, showers, and likely a cooked breakfast. The pods give you a middle ground — your own space, a bit of outdoor sleeping without the full tent commitment. Campfires need checking on arrival. It's open year-round, which tells you something about the welcome and the heating.
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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
16°C
Drizzle
10 mph
75%
7-Day Outlook
Today
17° / 12°
12%
Sat
18° / 15°
86%
Sun
16° / 10°
54%
Mon
19° / 8°
4%
Tue
19° / 9°
0%
Wed
17° / 10°
16%
Thu
19° / 9°
6%
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Walks Nearby
Local walks within 10 km
15 routes found via OpenStreetMap
South West Coast Path (Section 1: Minehead to Porlock Weir)
Hiking routeNational trail
4.88 km from campsite
Selworthy Circular Pink Route, Holnicote Estate
Loops through ancient oak woodland and heather moorland with modest climbs that feel substantial but remain manageable for reasonably fit families with older children (8+). Too steep and uneven for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The reward is Selworthy's impossibly picturesque thatched village and sweeping views across the Vale of Porlock to the Bristol Channel—quintessential Exmoor scenery that justifies every uphill step.
Walking routeLocal network
4.95 km from campsite
Selworthy and Bury Castle circular walk
Climbs steadily through ancient oak woodland to Bury Castle Iron Age hillfort, then rewards with sweeping views across Porlock Bay and Exmoor's heather-clad hills. The ascent is moderately steep with uneven forest paths and open moorland sections – not suitable for buggies or very young children. Dogs welcome on leads near grazing livestock. Worth it for the stunning coastal panorama and the atmospheric hillfort ruins at the summit.
Hiking routeLocal network
5.15 km from campsite
Route length: 4.8 km
Walking in Exmoor: Day One
Covers 12.8km of varied Exmoor terrain with moderate to steep climbs through woodland, moorland and coastal sections. Not suitable for buggies or young children due to length, uneven paths and significant elevation changes. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Rewards with dramatic coastal views, ancient oak woods and classic Exmoor landscapes managed by the National Trust—proper wild country that showcases why this national park draws serious walkers.
Hiking routeLocal network
6.15 km from campsite
Route length: 12.8 km
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