Things To Do near Exehead and The Chains

Best Exmoor Beaches, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Moving east to west, beaches in and around Exmoor National Park that we'd recommend visiting are listed below. Click through to see images and beach locations marked on Google maps.   Minehead to Porlock Weir Dunster Beach. Sand and stone. Massive low tide beach with plenty of parking....

West Somerset Railway, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

[Main photo: the West Somerset Railway at Dunster Station]   The West Somerset Railway runs between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard The West Somerset Railway runs from the east border of Exmoor at Minehead and Dunster to Watchet and then Bishops Lydeard below the Quantock Hills. It’s a...

Ilfracombe Rapparee Cove (Beach), Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Sand and rock beach by the mouth of Ilfracombe Harbour Ilfracombe Rapparee Cove (Beach) is a sand and rock beach by the mouth of Ilfracombe Harbour. There are great views across the water to Damien Hirst's 'Verity' sculpture. Access to the beach via steps or a path. There are car parking areas ab...

Minehead Beach, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Most popular family beach in this part of the Westcountry Minehead Beach is the most popular family beach in this part of the Westcountry. Located on the eastern border of Exmoor National Park below the imposing North Hill, it's a huge low tide mainly sand beach that's geared to holidaymakers. Th...

'Verity' Damien Hirst Sculpture, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

'Verity' Damien Hirst Sculpture is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Ilfracombe Chapel of St Nicholas, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Ilfracombe Chapel of St Nicholas is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Ilfracombe Boat Trips, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Ilfracombe Boat Trips is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Ilfracombe Aquarium, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Ilfracombe Aquarium is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Ilfracombe Harbour, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Ilfracombe Harbour is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Ilfracombe South West Coast Path Walk, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 14 miles away)

Ilfracombe South West Coast Path Walk is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Butlin's Minehead, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)

[Main photo: Butlin’s Minehead seen from Minehead North Hill]   Famous UK coastal holiday spot Butlin’s Minehead is a famous UK coastal holiday spot. Overlooking Minehead Beach, Butlin’s Minehead is on the north eastern border of Exmoor National Park. Great for a beach holiday...

Dunster Estate (The Crown Estate), Dunster, Exmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)

[Main photo: view to Dunster Castle, Conygar Tower and the coast at Dunster Beach and Blue Anchor Bay]   Popular village, the tallest tree in England and stunning views Dunster Castle (National Trust) and the popular village Dunster sit within the much larger Dunster Estate which is pa...

Ilfracombe Capstone Hill, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)

Ilfracombe Capstone Hill is one of Exmoor National Park's many attractions and we'll be adding more information shortly.

Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Beach, Combe Martin, Exmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)

Sand, stone and rock beach in the centre of Ilfracombe Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Beach is a sand, stone and rock beach in the centre of town. Use one of the town car parks and wander down to the beach.   Location of Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Beach Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Beach is situat...

West Somerset Coast Path, Minehead, Exmoor National Park (approx. 15 miles away)

[Main photo: West Somerset Coast Path waymarker on the trail]   25 mile long distance walking route on the West Somerset coast The West Somerset Coast Path is a 25 mile long distance walking route that passes through Watchet. It's this area's version of Exmoor's South West Coast Path....