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Known for
Butlin's (one of Butlin's original holiday camps), the start of the South West Coast Path (the longest footpath in Britain), the Exmoor gateway, and a North Somerset seaside town
A little history
Minehead is the northern terminus of the South West Coast Path — 630 miles to Poole. The town is also home to one of Butlin's most popular resorts. The West Somerset Railway — a magnificent heritage line running inland to Bishop's Lydeard — departs from the town.
The South West Coast Path marker on the seafront — the start of 630 miles to Poole. The West Somerset Railway for steam trains to Bishops Lydeard. Exmoor walking directly from the town.
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Minehead is a place in Somerset known for butlin's (one of Butlin's original holiday camps), the start of the South West Coast Path (the longest footpath in Britain), the Exmoor gateway, and a North Somerset seaside town. Minehead is the northern terminus of the South West Coast Path — 630 miles to Poole. The population is around 11,000.
Minehead has good independent food. The town centre has improving cafes and restaurants. Local Somerset and Exmoor produce throughout.
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