Helwell Bay — Local services in Watchet

Great beach close to Watchet end that connects with Donniford Beach. Access from the Watchet Marina near the lookout at low tide or from the rear of the football club. There's a big car park at Watchet or you can access a small car park that's free at the rear of the football club and over the railway bridge. A short walk brings you to a set of fairly steep concrete steps with a handrail that take you straight to the beach.The beach is a mix of stone that as the tide goes out there is red sand and mud so pick you route carefully. You can choose to walk towards Doniford along the beach with great fossil hunting available. If you wait until the tide goes out and go left at the bottom of the stairs there's a great beach. The beach to the left has a great cave and plenty of large rock pools. Top Tip 1. Keep an eye on the tide it comes in quick and can catch you out so check times before you wander to far from the exits from the beach. Top Tip 2. Right at the bottom of the steps gets you the fossils at the base of the cliff Top Tip 3. Left at bottom of the steps gets you large rock pools and a cave. Top Tip 4. Keep an eye on the trains and you can wave from the bridge at the rear of the football club and get a toot from the steam train. Top Tip 5. There are no facilities, be prepared

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