MINeheacirculdar route EASY 8 miles
DIRECTIONS 1 Leave the Site and turn right on to the main Hopcott DON’T MISS Road, then after half a mile, turn right on to Church Visited Dunster Castle (NT) and the hidden Minehead CYCLE ROUTE Street opposite Alcombe Village Hall. gem of Dunster village which was lovely and This ride takes in some local cycle routes and part of Regional Route 51 - The Culbone Way. It’s a pleasant, family definitely worth another visit. friendly ride which heads out to the coast and along the seafront at Minehead before returning on quiet roads. 2 Go straight over on to Combeland Road by the Britannia Inn and follow signs for Dunster. Keep going straight andy1832 Traffic Other routes in the area until you reach the castle entrance. Club Together community member A combination of traffic-free paths and quiet country The Culbone Way can be followed out of Minehead 3 Turn left at the castle entrance on to Church Street lanes. There is one very short section on the A39 and in a north-westerly direction towards the town of (A396), which turns into High Street, then down Dunster whilst care should be taken, this is not usually a busy Porlock. Steep. road. 4 Turn left on to the cycle lane by T- junction traffic lights. Take the subway under the A39 and continue on the Suitability for young children cycle lane towards Minehead. Yes, but care should be taken on the A39 section. 5 At the ’Welcome to Minehead’ roundabout, cross Seaward Way and continue on the cycle lane towards the seafront. Hills 6 Turn left on to Warren Road and continue along the Some short climbs at the start, very flat middle section, Esplanade and Quay Street along the seafront. and then a mild uphill and lovely downhill finish. 7 At the roundabout at the end of Quay Street, turn round and head back up the road, then turn right on to Refreshments/facilities Blenheim Road. There are many refreshment stops and toilets in Dunster 8 At the end of Blenheim Road, turn right on to The Parade and Minehead. and head straight on to Park Street.
9 Follow the road round to the right and heading uphill, go straight on to The Parks. points of interest This route has been suggested by Sustrans’ Volunteer Rangers. The Caravan Club Dunster Castle, Minehead seafront and quay, views of 10 At the top of the hill, turn left on to Periton Road at would always recommend that any children or young people under 18 years should Exmoor. be fully supervised by a responsible adult. Please be aware that using this route is T-junction. Keep heading downhill along this road and entirely at your own risk. Extreme care should always be taken when cycling on site, remembering that traffic will be moving around the site and to observe speed limits. you will see Minehead Club Site on your right. Particular attention should be paid when going round blind corners or emerging from paths. Minehead Caravan Club Site - ROUTE
Exmoor National Park 7
Minehead and West Somerset Woodcombe Golf Club Minehead A39 6 Holiday 10 Park Bratton 9 8
A39 A39 1 N Railway Line Alcombe 2 5 A39 Suggested Cycle Route Ellicombe Navigation points 1 (Please refer to route description) 4
A396 Dunster 3 Wootton Courtenay A396 Dunster Castle