One of Exmoor National Park’s Somerset hilltops, Selworthy Beacon offers extravagant views and is a wonderful summit to reach. You’ll find it right on the craggy coastline between Minehead and …

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Location: Selworthy, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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David Howells

September 10, 2022

Hiking

Selworthy Beacon is a hill and Marilyn (Prominence of 150m) of Exmoor in Somerset, England. It lies within the boundaries of Exmoor National Park, to the north of the village of Selworthy and northwest of Minehead. A road leads to the top, where there is a National Trust plaque and a view of the south coast of Wales across the Bristol Channel. The South West Coast Path also climbs the hill and ends slightly shy of the summit.

Dan Hobson

June 12, 2019

Hiking

When you reach the 1,011-foot (308 m) summit of Selworthy Beacon, you're afforded magnificent views over the rolling countryside and out to sea. There are many great walks in the area and the South West Coast Path crosses the beacon.

Andy Field

July 26, 2021

Mountain biking

Fantastic views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel across into Wales. Makes it well worth the steep climb up here!

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1. Walking in Exmoor: Day one. Loop from Bossington — Exmoor National Park

9.43km

02:50

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bossington Hill loop — Exmoor National Park

10.7km

03:08

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hurlstone Point – Selworthy Beacon loop from Bossington

16.4km

04:51

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Selworthy, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Selworthy Beacon

1. Walking in Exmoor: Day one. Loop from Bossington — Exmoor National Park

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3. Hurlstone Point – Selworthy Beacon loop from Bossington

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