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Beaches in SomersetIf you hanker after an unbroken stretch of sand disappearing into the distance, Somerset’s most famous beaches won’t disappoint, but it’s possibly with the tiny, rocky coves that this coastline is at its most beautiful.
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Berrow Beach
Forming part of a seven mile stretch of sand, the flat beach here is perfect for kite sports, walking and horse riding.
51.264
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Blue Anchor Bay
Not one for sunbathing - the terrain here is rather rocky - but excellent for budding palaeontologists, since there is an abundance of fossils. The limestone in the rocks sparkles with a pink hue.
51.195
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Brean Cove Beach
A sandy beach with good parking and easy access. Cliffs shelter the sands and the surrounding countryside is a haven for wildlife.
51.32
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Burnham-on-Sea Beach
Boasting England's shortest pier, this forms part of the seven-mile stretch of sand between Burnham-on-Sea and Brean. All that you'd expect from a classic British seaside resort beach, complete with donkey rides and entertainment for the kids in summer, plus all facilities nearby.
51.24
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Dunster Beach
This wide, flat, sandy beach joins up with Minehead beach to form part of Blue Anchor Bay.
51.194
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Minehead Beach
Near the seaside resort of Minehead, conditions at this sandy beach make it popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as bucket and spade action.
51.208
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Porlock Beach
Although pebbly, this four mile beach is popular for fishing, swimming and sailing. There are good facilities including a cafe and toilets.
51.216
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Porlock Weir Beach
This pebbly beach sits on the edge of Exmoor National Park. Visit at low tide to spot the preserved tree stumps of an ancient submerged forest.
51.219
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Weston-Super-Mare Beach
A traditional family seaside resort beach. If you get bored of building sandcastles, there are plenty of attractions to keep the family happy including the historic pier, sealife centre, miniature railway, landtrain and amusement arcades as well as Weston's famous donkeys.
51.348
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 | It’s just a quick flit from some of the country’s big cities, yet venture into the Somerset countryside and it feels as though you’ve completely dropped off the 21st Century map. The Quantock Hills, the Somerset Levels, Exmoor - these are places where the ‘real’ world of speeding traffic, stress overloads and continual rush has barely dented daily life, and you’ll find your shoulders dropping and your forehead uncreasing with each hour that passes here.
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