This is a tough, ‘find your own way’ run. There will be helpful markers at awkward places and several water stations, but the onus is on you to follow the Coast Path signs. These have been greatly improved in the last couple of years. There is a short sharp climb near the start followed by undulating tracks through coastal woodland to the first water station which is at County Gate at the top of a stiff climb.
The next section starts through open fields with great views of The Bristol Channel and Wales before joining a track then a road before dropping down to the quaint church of Culbone from where it is generally downwards to Porlock Weir where there is the next water station. In front of you there is beautiful Porlock Bay with its bird sanctuary and shingle beach which leads to the next water station at the incredibly Olde Worlde charm of Bossington.
Take some sustenance and a deep breath here as looming above you is the long climb to Selworthy Beacon which will take every ache in your body and double it. You need to be both physically and mentally tough for this little hill. At the top there is the last water station and from there it is undulating then downhill to Minehead Promenade, which you run along to the roundabout at Butlins (Big White Canopy). Turn right along Seaward Way, over the railway line, past MacDonald’s and the Aquasplash and over the road that leads to Tesco. Turn right through the Park and left through a large gate which takes you into the College Grounds and the Finish.
 A lovely shower and wonderful refreshments await you (a pint even!) and you can lie around cheering as other runners come in. You and they deserve it!! 

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