| Coordinates: | 51.205, -3.557 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SS 91 46 |
| Dialling code: | 01643 (Minehead) |
Selworthy is a small village and civil parish tucked into the northern edge of Exmoor National Park in Somerset, close to the coastal hamlets of Bossington and Porlock. Perched above Porlock Bay, the area is dominated by moorland and a prominent hill, Selworthy Beacon, which gives excellent views over the Bristol Channel and the surrounding heather-clad hills.
The village is best known for its picturesque row of thatched cottages and simple village green, many of which are in National Trust care and reflect the estate influence of the Acland family. Locally the economy and social life are shaped by agriculture and tourism, with walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and those seeking a quiet rural escape drawn to the historic lanes, ancient commons and the strong sense of traditional community here.
Postcode districts covering Selworthy
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Barry 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Bridgend 21.1 miles34 km
- Coity Higher 22 miles35.5 km
- Bridgwater 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Barnstaple 23.6 miles37.9 km
- Penarth 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Burnham-on-Sea 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge 25 miles40.2 km
- Tiverton 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Porthcawl 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Llantrisant 24.7 miles39.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Luccombe Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Porlock Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Minehead Without Parish 2 miles3.1 km
- Wootton Courtenay Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Minehead Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Timberscombe Parish 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Cutcombe Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Dunster Built-up area 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Oare Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Exford Built-up area 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Dulverton & Exmoor Ward 6.2 miles9.9 km
- Carhampton Built-up area 6.4 miles10.2 km
Example postcodes in Selworthy
TA24 8EY, TA24 8TN, TA24 8HH, TA24 8HR, TA24 8SX, TA24 8TL, TA24 8HJ, TA24 8TR, TA24 8HL … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Exeter International Airport 33.1 miles53.3 km
- Minehead Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Dunster Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels near Selworthy Ad
- The Porlock Weir Hotel 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Lorna Doone Hotel 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dunster Castle Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Luttrell Arms Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Stones Hotel and Bar 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Beach Hotel 3.7 miles6 km
- Northfield Hotel 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Crown Hotel 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Yarn Market Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Simonsbath House Hotel 3 9.8 miles15.8 km
Local points of interest
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 3.6 miles5.8 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 14.3 miles23 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 17.4 miles28.1 km