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Dunster North West Beach is a large sand and shingle beach, approximately 2.6 kilometres wide, overlooking the Bristol Channel. The beach is backed by beach chalets and offers stunning views along Blue Anchor Bay and out across the Bristol Channel towards the South Wales coastline.
The beach offers a range of features and amenities, including:
* A large picnic area
* Beach chalets
* A fresh water lake
* Pay-for parking areas
* The option to drive vehicles right onto the beach, providing easy access for those with mobility problems
The beach is situated on the edge of Exmoor and is popular with walkers, with the 25-mile long West Somerset Coastal Path passing through the beach. The delightful West Somerset Railway Line also passes close by, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the joys of travelling through the beautiful Quantock countryside on an old-fashioned steam train.
The beach is a great destination for long walks and is suitable for those looking for a relaxing break by the sea. Dogs are allowed all year round at Dunster Beach.
Sand Shingle Mud Marina
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 33% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 59% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
The tide at Dunster North West Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:43 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:18 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There is parking by the beach.
Dogs not allowed on certain areas.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile southeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 13 miles north as the seagull flies, around 107 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 108 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 111 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 112 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 104 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 104 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 104 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 104 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 105 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 103 miles by road.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 18 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 97 miles by road.
Location: Dunster
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SS998453
Coordinates: 51°11'55"N 3°26'7"W
Mapcode: GBR LL.4MJ9
What 3 Words: tagging.says.saturate
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: Dunster
Nearest postcode: TA24 6TF
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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