King Charles III England Coast Path (Brean to Minehead Section)
Created in 2016 and building on the West Somerset Coast Path this section of the England Coast Path explores great geology and history from the forts at Brean Down to the Jurassic Coast at Listock and Kilve
Fossil ammonites can often be seen on the beaches of the Quantock Hills
Walk info
Distance
93km ( 58miles)
Approximate time:
4 days
Look out for
The historic fort on Brean Down, seabirds and water fowl at Steart Point and Marshes, the Jurassic geology from Lilstock to Kilve
Location
Start location:
National Trust - Brean Down
Google Map link:
Facilities nearby
There are facilities along the route. See the website for up to date information
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Transport and parking
There are many car parks along the way and the there are a number of bus services at main stopping points along the route. See the website for up to date information.
Accessibility
The route is mainly flat with the most strenuous section being the steps at Brean Down, though these can be avoided using the alternative path. The route uses footpaths and tracks which are mainly earth / loose stone construction.
This section of the King Charles III England Coast Path was opened in 2016 building on the existing West Somerset Coast Path and passes through the Quantock Hills National Landscape. The King Charles III England Coast Path links the River Parrett Trail, the Coleridge Way and Quantock Greenway. At approximately 58 miles (93km) in length, the coast path boasts magnificent seaward and inland views, with occasional glimpses of industrial archaeology and a wealth of geology.