2 coastal primary schools in Somerset are ready to face the winter weather thanks to donations of Waterproofs and Wellies sets.
Knights Templar Community Church School in Watchet and St Andrew’s Church of England Junior School in Burnham-on-Sea each received 10 sets from The Outdoor Guide Foundation, funded by the Somerset Trail Partnership of the King Charles III England Coast Path.
Throughout 2025, walkers on the King Charles III England Coast Path have raised funds to support this initiative. Highlights include April’s Watchet Walking Week, where 12 walkers completed the 8-mile route to Minehead, and September’s Somerset Coast Challenge, where 23 walkers collectively covered 500 miles along the Coast Path. 2 participants even walked from County Gate to Brean Down, completing the entire Somerset coastline.
These latest donations mean 3 of Somerset’s coastal schools now benefit from Waterproofs and Wellies, with West Huntspill Primary Academy receiving sets last year, ensuring more children can enjoy fresh air, nature, and outdoor learning all year-round.
Earlier this week, Somerset Trail Partnership representative Isobel Pring joined Fiona Payne, organiser of Watchet Walking Week, to present the waterproof sets at Knights Templar Community Church School.
Isobel said:
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we’ve provided 2 sets of waterproofs and wellies – 10 pairs each – this year.
It’s been fantastic to work with The Outdoor Guide on this initiative and contribute to the goal of providing waterproofs and wellies to every state primary school in the UK.
Gina Bradbury Fox, from The Outdoor Guide Foundation, added:
Every child deserves the chance to embrace the outdoors, whatever the weather. Thanks to this effort, more children in Somerset now have that opportunity.
For more information about walking on Somerset’s coast visit somersetcoastfestival.co.uk.
Schools wishing to be considered for wet weather gear Waterproofs and Wellies can register by visiting The Outdoor Guide Foundation’s Waterproof and Wellie Kits for Schools page.
