The route starts in Minehead, but I actually stayed at the Caravan and Motorhome site the evening before and I visited Dunster during the afternoon as there is a lot to explore. Dunster is a really interesting medieval village with lots of history. To start off, if you fancy a photo opportunity head for the start marker for the official South West Coast Path walking route. You will find the marker on the sea front just before the harbour on Quay Street in Minehead. On the first day explore Dunster if you haven't already been, Porlock and Porlock Weir, Lynton & Lynmouth and stay overnight at Combe Martin. Dunster Park at Dunster Steep Car Park or if you have a car or a smaller vehicle park in Park Street Car Park (TA24 6SP). Walk around Dunster to see the dovecote, tithe barn, yarn market and much more. Visit Dunster Castle & Water Mill and enjoy a slice of cake in one of the tea shops After looking around Dunster, drive to Porlock, depending upon what you prefer you can have a wander around Porlock or head straight to Porlock Weir. Park at Doverhay Car Park in Porlock, if you are visiting Porlock Weir as well we suggest using Porlock Central Car Park as you can park there all day. Porlock is a lovely traditional coastal village with independent shops, galleries, an antique shop and "The Big Cheese". The staff in the visitor centre are really helpful. Access to Porlock Weir is not easy in a motorhome so we suggest you park in the Porlock Central Car Park and either catch a bus or walk down. The bus can be caught outside of the Visitor Centre not far from the car park. The walk down is via the footpath through the woods accessed from New Road off Porlock Hill. There is a track on the right hand side that has a signpost for the path.  The path is part of the Coleridge Way. Highlights: Porlock Weir Boat Shed Museum Porlock Beach and Harbour Oysters from Porlock Bay Oysters Plenty of places to eat and drink Porlock Weir is very Dog Friendly all year round Either walk back or catch the bus, the bus stop is in front of the carpark opposite The Ship Inn. We recommend you drive out of Porlock via the toll road rather than taking the A39. The A39 is a steep, long road and the toll road is so much prettier it’s definitely worth the toll fee. **Warning** Porlock is famously known for its road out of it to Lynton and Lynmouth, although it is part of the A39 it is the steepest A-road in the UK. With gradients approaching 1 in 4 in places this is not a road for caravans, campers and motorhomes!  Please use the toll road instead, the toll road runs parallel to the A39 and has a much easier gradient. The views are spectacular, driving through woodland and sea views.  The £5.00 toll fee for a motorhome it’s definitely worth it, in fact whatever vehicle you are driving, take this route as it’s really pretty. Lynton and Lynmouth Two lovely coastal villages to visit on the northern edge of Exmoor. Arriving at Lynmouth from Porlock is definitely not for the faint hearted! Countisbury Hill is not an easy road to drive down, if you have a larger motorhome or are towing a caravan please think carefully before you do it. **Warning** Countisbury Hill is a 1 in 6 (16%) leading to a 1 in 4 (25%) gradient road. Park at Lower Lyndale Car Park in Lynmouth Highlights: Traditional fishing cottages, shops, galleries and around the pretty harbour. Lynton Harbour Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway Lynmouth Harbour Driving out of Lynmouth take the A39, Watersmeet Road towards Combe Martin Our advice is not to take the B3234 from Lynmouth if you are in a motorhome. The B3234 leads onto Castle Hill, as you near the junction anyone coming off Castle Hill on to the B323 seems to come over to your side of the road as I experienced and I ended up having some trouble getting enough speed up without the motorhome stalling, but that is a completely different story I’ll tell you over a drink one day! My advice is don’t take this road unless you have a smaller vehicle. Stay the night at Newberry Valley Touring and Camping Park in Combe Martin

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