Beaches in Somerset

Somerset makes up the northern section of the king of all walking trails, the South West Coast Path. It’s an epic 630-mile trek that also passes through Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, and has twice been voted 'Britain's Best Walking route' by readers of The Ramblers' Walk magazine. It’s in Somerset that you’ll find many of the highlights that helped win the route such a prestigious accolade. Walk the Somerset section and you’ll be treated to a kaleidoscope of rocky headlands, ravines, waterfalls and towering cliffs. You’ll also pass through Exmoor National Park, which is home to all manner of unique flora and fauna, including the unbelievably cute Exmoor pony. 

Somerset has a long, storied past, steeped in tradition and mysticism. Traditional folk music and dance remains an important part of the west country character, albeit in a somewhat modernised form. If claims are to be believed then Somerset is the place legends come to live forever; some believe that King Arthur and Queen Guinevere are buried at Glastonbury Abbey, though there are many competing claims. 

From one great king cloaked in the shroud myth to one very much based in historical fact, King Arthur the Great also left his mark on this land. He erected many forts around the county, which at the time would have been part of the Kingdom of Wessex. While not much remains of these once formidable redoubts, you can see the remains of the earthworks at a number of sites. The remains of Daws Castle, erected on the coast to keep out marauding Vikings, is just a 45-minute walk from Doniford Bay Holiday Park. 

There are all manner of activities to keep you entertained on Somerset’s beaches. Meander along the coast in a kayak or on a paddleboard and enjoy views of Somerset’s stunning landscape from the sea. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a porpoise. If you fancy being a little more creative, then you can always give raft building a go. Fun for all the family - and you’ll learn a skill too!