Dunster: Dunster Beach
Few places in England have a history as closely tied to the medieval wool trade as Dunster. The settlement prospered as a market centre under the protection of Dunster Castle, whose hilltop site has dominated the edge of Exmoor for centuries. Its 17th-century Yarn Market is a lasting reminder of that commerce. Dunster Beach lies on the southern shore of the Bristol Channel, where wide tidal sands and mudflats create a markedly different setting from the village's narrow historic streets. The beach forms part of the Somerset coast near Exmoor National Park, linking Dunster's heritage with an open shoreline used for walking and coastal recreation.
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The landscape around Dunster is formed by Exmoor’s wooded slopes and the River Avill valley, which have shaped both the settlement’s form and its local economy. The village sits within Exmoor National Park, with its medieval centre gathered below Dunster Castle. Set on a hill above the rooftops, the castle developed from a Norman stronghold and was extensively remodelled in the 19th century. The octagonal Yarn Market, built in 1609, recalls Dunster’s role in the regional wool and cloth trade. Browse additional webcams from Exmoor and the Somerset coast to extend your view of this corner of England.
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