The Old Ship Aground, Minehead – Inn Near the South West Coast Path

Positioned in Minehead along the South West Coast Path in Somerset, it provides a well-placed starting point for walkers beginning this long-distance coastal route, with immediate access to the seafront and surrounding landscape.

The South West Coast Path begins at Minehead, where the route leaves the harbour and climbs onto the cliffs of Exmoor National Park, heading west toward Porlock Weir and Lynton. This opening section combines coastal views with rising terrain, setting the tone for the journey ahead along one of England’s most dramatic and varied coastlines.