The original church of All Saints was probably 13th Century. The tower is the oldest part and contains a clock, which is around three hundred...

Dulverton, at the southern edge of Exmoor, had its wide main street planned with fairs and markets in mind. The Market Hall, which was built...

Dating from the early 17th Century, Landacre Bridge carries the Exford-South Molton road across the Barle valley about seven miles south-west of Porlock, crossing the...

This delightful old stone bridge crosses the infant River Exe about five miles south of Porlock. It carries the minor road from Porlock Hill to...

The Holnicote Estate is a varied landscape of woodland, moors, farms and coast in the heart of Somerset, close to Minehead. Over twelve and...

Dunster Water Mill, which lies alongside the River Avill, was built in 1680. There was a water mill here at the time of the Domesday...

The church of All Saints, Selworthy, is probably one of the best known on Exmoor and has had connections with the great estate of Holnicote...

Holnicote Estate lies between Minehead and Porlock and, at approximately 12500 acres, is one of the largest National Trust holdings in Britain, being given to...

This hut was built to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. It stands at the highest point of this hill on...

Porlock Weir lies about 1.5 miles west of Porlock and is a small settlement which has grown up around the harbour, much of the land...

The “Waverley” is the last ocean-going paddle steamer in the world. Built for the London & North Eastern Railway in 1947, she is now owned...

Coastal hills run westwards from Minehead separated from the main Exmoor heights by the Vale of Porlock. At their extreme western end stands Bossington Hill...

Robbers Bridge is an old stone bridge carrying the minor road from Porlock Hill to Oare and Malmesmead over Weir Water about 3 miles...

Exmoor ponies are the oldest breed in the UK – possibly dating back to prehistoric times. They are classified as a rare breed and in...

Church Steps is the old entry into Higher Town, the old part of Minehead which lies on North Hill and was the usual way up...

Dunkery Beacon at 1705 ft (519 m) is the highest summit in Somerset. The hills of Exmoor are gently rounded with no sudden dangers providing...

Porlock Weir has grown up about 1.5 miles west of Porlock itself to serve the small harbour. This harbour, which can only be entered when...

Historically, Minehead is in three sections; Higher Town on the top of the North Hill, Quay Town around the harbour and Lower Town. Almost all...

Most of the harbours along the Bristol Channel coast of Somerset are tidal, Minehead being no exception. It is a well-used harbour with a number...

The West Somerset Railway is the longest preserved railway in the UK, running 20 miles from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard along 10 miles of coast...