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Blue Anchor Beach is a sand and shingle beach that offers a unique combination of geological features and natural attractions. The beach has a shallow slope and a very large tidal range, which means that at low tide, the sea can be up to half a kilometre away. The water has a naturally cloudy colour, and the beach is crossed by the Pill River and Carhampton Stream.
The beach at Blue Anchor Bay consists of an impressively long stretch of sand and shingle, with shingle above the high tide mark and an expanse of red-tinted sand revealed when the tide goes out. The beach is backed by a concrete wall along which a wide pavement runs, giving it a promenade-like feel. The beach is also sprinkled with alabaster rocks, which are rich in fossils.
The alabaster rocks on the beach are a major attraction for fossil enthusiasts, with many people chipping away at the rocks in the hope of finding a fossil fish or ammonite. The Jurassic limestone on the beach is also known to contain lovely pink crystals, making it an ideal spot for crystal hunting. Additionally, the beach is a great location for dog owners, with its long sandy stretch and scenic views.
Blue Anchor Beach is situated between Minehead and Watchet, and is easily accessible by train, with the beautifully preserved Blue Anchor station located just behind the beach. The beach is also backed by a small village of the same name.
Visitors to the beach should be aware of the very fast tides, which can pose a hazard to those who are not careful.
Bay Sand Shingle Mud
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 35% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 53% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
The tide at Blue Anchor Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:52 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:20 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Parking available adjacent to the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 14 miles north as the seagull flies, around 106 miles by road.
around 14 miles north as the seagull flies, around 106 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 102 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 102 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 102 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 103 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 109 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 103 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 110 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 102 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
Location: Blue Anchor
Location type: Village
OS Grid: ST025435
Coordinates: 51°10'58"N 3°23'46"W
Mapcode: GBR LM.5RF0
What 3 Words: spades.sprains.faster
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Somerset
Country: England
Local Authority: West Somerset
Parish: Carhampton
Nearest postcode: TA24 6JT
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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