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Selworthy Beacon loop from Higher Town

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
West Somerset District
Minehead

Selworthy Beacon loop from Higher Town

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Selworthy Beacon loop from Higher Town

02:42

22.5km

530m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2025

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820 m

View from Minehead to Selworthy Beacon, Exmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

If you're in Minehead and fancy blowing away the cobwebs, this hefty slog up from the seaside to Selworthy Beacon will get your lungs burning. Plenty of Exmoor ponies to …

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14.3 km

Selworthy Beacon

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Selworthy Beacon at 1,011 feet (308 m) is the highest point in this area. It's just off the South West Coast Path, but worth a few extra steps if you …

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22.5 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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14.1 km

4.06 km

2.20 km

1.08 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

8.88 km

4.89 km

3.90 km

1.78 km

1.76 km

1.25 km

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