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South West England

West Somerset District

World War II Type 24 Pillbox – Blue Anchor Bay loop from Watchet

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

West Somerset District

World War II Type 24 Pillbox – Blue Anchor Bay loop from Watchet

Moderate

4.5

(2)

14

hikers

World War II Type 24 Pillbox – Blue Anchor Bay loop from Watchet

04:50

17.8km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.48 km

Leaning Waymarker Post

Highlight • Trail

2

3.26 km

Cliff at Rocky Beach

Highlight • Beach

3

5.40 km

Driftwood Café

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice cafe, sit out front and watch the waves roll in

Tip by

4

7.44 km

View of Dunster Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you like steam trains, wait for one to pass on this section of line in front of Dunster castle.

Tip by

8.09 km

Dunster Beach

Beach

6

8.84 km

World War II Type 24 Pillbox

Highlight • Historical Site

Pillboxes like this one began to be constructed after the fall of France to German forces in 1940. Faced with the risk of invasion, an emergency program was initiated, and …

Tip by

7

11.3 km

Blue Anchor Bay

Highlight • Beach

Blue Anchor has a fantastic beach. Lots of places to stop for refreshments!

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Tip by

8

12.3 km

Remains of Shipwreck on Blue Anchor Beach

Highlight • Beach

9

16.4 km

Rockfall on Coastal Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

B

17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

5.28 km

4.63 km

2.11 km

Surfaces

8.01 km

4.74 km

1.67 km

1.38 km

1.26 km

786 m

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