Watchet Doniford
Watchet Doniford is a rock, mud and sand beach with numerous rocks and rock pools situated just to the east of Watchet itself.
Tides here are fast to rise and the mud can be thick, so extreme care should be taken. This is a good place to look for fossils and numerous rock pools will occupy younger members of your group.
The beach is best accessed from the nearby Doniford Halt Station (request stop) on the West Somerset Railway between Minehead and Bishop's Lydeard, Taunton.
Families wanting a place to sit and relax, tend to take the short trip eastwards, to St. Audrie's Bay, a long wide northwest-facing beach of rock and dark sand, with its own waterfall.
Geologists will enjoy inspecting the Jurassic cliffs at St. Audrie's and Doniford, whilst for ramblers, the walk from Doniford to Watchet to explore the town and harbour is very pleasant.
Facilities
✔ Parking
✔ Toilets
✔ Cafe, shop or pub
✔ Dogs permitted
✔ Easily accessible
✔ Interesting geology
OS Explorer Map 140: Quantock Hills & Bridgwater
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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
Bridgwater