unrated)About Miner's Trail
Set off on this circular trail and appreciate the challenges the West Somerset Mineral Railway faced in this undulating landscape with superb valley views. Take an optional short walk to see the chimney stack of Bearland Flue, and learn why it was a lifeline for everyone that worked the mine.
Two steep slopes make this a more demanding walk. Mostly well surfaced, but rough in places.
This trail was developed by the West Somerset Mineral Railway Project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The photo (right) was taken of Bearland Ventialtion Flue in 1962, by Mike Jones.
How to get there:
Miner's Trail can be started from Chargot Car Park in Chargot which is part of Brendon Hills. Luxborough, Dunster, and Minehead are the nearest towns or villages.
From Taunton: take the A358 north towards Watchet, turning off at Bishops Lydeard on to the B3224. Follow this road for approx. 14 miles. You will see Chargot car park on your right.
From Minehead or Tiverton: turn off the A396 at Wheddon Cross on to the B3224. Follow this road for approx. 4 miles. You will see Chargot car park on your left.
OS Grid Reference: SS974354
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
| Chargot Car Park Facilities. |
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| Length of trail: 1 1/4 miles |
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| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
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| West Somerset Team Cockercombe Office 01278 732319 e-mail: enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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