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East Quantoxhead Beach

Somerset, England


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East Quantoxhead Beach and St Audries Bay are two beautiful beaches located on the Somerset coast, each offering unique features and attractions.

East Quantoxhead Beach is a sand and rock beach situated on the Somerset coast, where the Quantock Hills meet the sea. The beach features interesting rock formations and many fossils.

The beach is a mix of pebbles, rocks, and sand, with views out across Bridgewater Bay towards the South Wales coastline. The beach is backed by very unstable cliffs with visible bands of blue lias, shale, and limestone. When the tide goes out, a large expanse of wave-cut platform is exposed, revealing rock pools teeming with interesting marine wildlife.

This stretch of the coast features tall Jurassic cliffs and many interesting fossils can be found here, including reptile remains and ammonites.

There is no parking at the beach, but cars can be left in the historic village of East Quantockhead. From here, it is a half-mile walk along the footpath to the coast, with steep steps leading down the cliffs. The village has some delightful thatched cottages, a duck pond, and an old mill. There are tearooms in nearby Kilve village.

St Audries Bay is a picturesque beach near Watchet in Somerset, featuring stunning sea-views, a wide open sand and pebble beach.

The beach itself is a mix of sand, pebbles, shingle, and rocks. The wide bay is bordered by unstable cliffs primarily composed of mudstones, siltstones, and marls. Notably, there are waterfalls at St Audries Bay, with one impressive waterfall cascading directly onto the pebbled beach below.

Visitors can access St Audries Bay via a path leading from the Home Farm Holiday Centre, which offers parking and basic amenities such as toilets and a small shop. The walk to the beach involves a 150-yard trek down a wide track followed by a short flight of steps. Dogs are permitted on the beach at all times, making it a dog-friendly destination.

Sand Rock Mud

Weather and tides for Thursday 17 July

Today
Chance of rain 13%
Max temp. 20°C
(feels like 20°C)
Wind 11mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 5%
Min temp. 16°C
(feels like 16°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at East Quantoxhead Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:39 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:09 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   19.7°C  

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  • Popular Activities

    Sunbathing Walking
  • Parking

    The car park is located about half a mile from the coast

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near East Quantoxhead Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Burton Springs Fishery (3.6 miles)
Ancient Mariner Statue (4.2 miles)
Market House Museum (4.2 miles)
Coleridge Cottage (4.3 miles)
Bakelite Museum (4.7 miles)
Tropiquaria Zoo (5.4 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: East Quantoxhead

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: ST138443

County: Somerset

Country: England

Local Authority: West Somerset

Parish: East Quantoxhead

Nearest postcode: TA5 1EJ

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