Watchet
Watchet is a harbour town fronted by a rocky foreshore, exposed for up to half a mile at low tide. The town has good access by road and is also a designated stop on the picturesque West Somerset Railway.
West Street Beach lies immediately west of the harbour. North-facing the beach consists of rock, pebbles and some grey sand overlying the rocky platform. At low water rock pools and an old bathing pool are uncovered to explore. The beach is accessed down a ramp from the B3191 road.
The cliffs have unusual rock formations with gypsum (alabaster) occurring as veins in the red Keuper marl of the Triassic Geological Period (about 200 mya).
All the usual facilities, including parking, are available in Watchet.
Activities include boating, boat trips, trips on the scenic West Somerset Railway and searching for fossils.
Facilities
✔ Parking
✔ Toilets
✔ Cafe, shop or pub
✔ Dogs permitted
✔ Easily accessible
✔ Interesting geology
OS Explorer Map OL9: Exmoor
This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike.
Local area
Local Accommodation
Cottages
There is a great choice of cottages for rent in the local area. Take a look at the beautiful cottages in Watchet, Dunster, Wiveliscombe and Minehead.
Holiday Parks
Stay at a nearby Holiday Park and keep the kids amused all day! Parks in the vicinity include those at:
Hotels
Plenty of hotels are available locally. Consider those in the local towns:
Caravans
In the vicinity is a choice of camping and caravan sites offering high quality, affordable holiday accommodation. Consider camps in Blue Anchor, Bridgwater, Taunton and Minehead.
Nearby Attractions
There's plenty more to explore in this area, too! Find more attractions and things to do nearby:
Watchet
Dunster
Dunster Museum and Doll Collection
Dulverton
Minehead