Minehead - Terminus Beach
Minehead, Somerset
Minehead is one of Somerset's busiest holiday resorts with many amenities and a wide sand and shingle beach that faces North-to-North West and looks out across the Bristol Channel towards Wales. Sea defences have caused a lot of the sand here to be washed away.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Wheelchair accessibleDeckchair and Windbreaker hire
Toilets and local shops
Cafes and restaurants
Activities
BathingKiute surfing and windsurfing
Local amusement arcades
Nature and Wildlife
Minehead is the starting point for the south west coast path.Parking
Pay and display parking available.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoDogs
Dog restrictions apply.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: MineheadCounty: Somerset
Latitude/Longitude: 51.2079, -3.47036
Postcode: TA24 5QR
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Turn off at junction 24 of the M5 and follow the A39 to MineheadPublic Transport
Minehead has a station right next to the beach with steam trains running from Bishops lydeardTourist Information
Minehead TIC 17 Friday Street Minehead TA24 5UB Tel. 01643 702624See the Environment Agency report for this beach