South West England

Things to Do: Beaches

Blue Anchor Beach, Nr Minehead, Somerset

The unique rock structure makes this beach interesting for fossils and crystals

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The fossil bearing Jurassic limestone on this beach contains an abundance of pink crystals, which are striking in appearance. Access to the beach is good, but the rocky terrain makes walking difficult.

Dunster North West & South East Beaches, Dunster, Somerset

Large, spacious beaches, big enough to drive your car onto!

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Large sand and shingle beaches which you can drive your car onto. Safe for children. There is also a large picnic area.

Brean Beach, Nr Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

Part of a seven mile stretch of sand

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Brean sands lies below the National Trust headland of Brean Down and forms the northern most part of a seven-mile stretch of sands. It has extensive flats at low tide and it ideal for walking and beach sports.

Porlock Weir Beach, Nr Minehead, Somerset

A pebbly four mile long beach of archaeological and geographical significance

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Popular for swimming, fishing, surfing and sailing - although care needs to be taken when swimming, and surfing should only be undertaken by experienced surfers.

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