Keen walkers can tackle the entire coast of Somerset thanks to a walking challenge set by the King Charles III England Coast Path teams at Somerset Council and Exmoor National Park.
The 80 Miles in Eight Days event is taking place from 28 September to 5 October, and follows in the footsteps of the Walking Challenge that first took place last year.
This year the walk will begin at County Gate high up on Exmoor and end on Brean Down at the end of the Mendip Hills. Participants can join for all 8 days or pick days they would like to walk.
Isobel Pring, of the Somerset Trail Partnership for the King Charles III England Coast Path, said:
Walking this spectacular stretch of coast on our newest National Trail, we begin at County Gate and join shady woodland paths to reach Porlock Weir, before heading to the top of Exmoor and one of the wildest and most remote parts of our route.
From Minehead we head to Bridgwater through the villages, rolling hills and towns of the Quantocks and the salt marshes of the Steart Peninsula. Exploring the estuaries of the Rivers Parrett, Huntspill and Brue we join one of the longest sandy beaches in Europe to reach Brean Down with its stunning coastal views.
The challenge will raise funds for The Outdoor Guide Foundation’s Waterproofs and Wellies campaign to support Somerset’s coastal primary schools – last year’s efforts raised £350 and bought ten sets of waterproofs and wellies for West Huntspill Primary School. The target this year is £700 to support 2 schools.
Visit somersetcoastfestival.co.uk for information about joining the walks and the fundraising campaign.
