Somerset

Explore Somerset the slow way, 2 bus routes, plus attractions worth the detour.

2 journeys·46 attractions·1 operator

🚌 Bus journeys

2 bus routes through Somerset

Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.

🥾 Walking routes2 in Somerset

Stretch your legs between journeys

Real routes with maps and GPX downloads, most reachable car-free.

See all 2 walking routes

📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss

What every visitor to Somerset should put on their list

Attraction

Butlins Minehead

A holiday resort offering all-inclusive family breaks with entertainment, accommodation, and leisure…

CoastalFamily FriendlyFun for all ages
Attraction

South West Coast Path Start, Minehead

The northern terminus of the South West Coast Path, a 630-mile long-distance hiking trail following England's…

CoastalCountrysideMajor Landmarks
Attraction

West Somerset Railway

England's longest heritage railway, operating preserved steam and diesel trains through the Exmoor foothills…

Family FriendlyFun for all agesHeritage Railways
Attraction

Minehead Seafront

A traditional seaside promenade overlooking the Bristol Channel, featuring a sandy beach, period features…

CoastalFamily FriendlyFun for all ages
Attraction

Holnicote Estate

National Trust estate encompassing moorland, valleys, and villages with visitor centre, walking trails, and…

CountrysideHistory & HeritageNature & Wildlife
Attraction

Selworthy Green

Picturesque estate village with matching whitewashed cottages arranged around a grass green, set against…

City & CultureCountrysideHistory & Heritage
Attraction

Allerford Packhorse Bridge

Historic stone packhorse bridge spanning the Aller River in the small village of Allerford, a picturesque…

CountrysideHistory & HeritageMajor Landmarks
Attraction

Porlock Village

Charming seaside village on the north Somerset coast with period architecture, harbour, pebble beach, and the…

City & CultureCoastalHistory & Heritage
Attraction

Porlock Hill

Steep descent of 1 in 4 gradient linking Exmoor plateau to the coastal village of Porlock, one of Somerset's…

CountrysideMajor LandmarksWalking and Hiking
Attraction

Culbone Inn

Historic moorland inn nestled in a secluded valley on the northern edge of Exmoor, a traditional pub with…

CountrysideFood and drink
Attraction

Oare Church (Lorna Doone)

Remote 12th-century church in Exmoor moorland, famous as the setting for the climactic scene in R.D…

CountrysideHistory & Heritage
Attraction

Countisbury and the Blue Ball Inn

Historic hilltop village on Exmoor featuring the Blue Ball Inn, a traditional pub with panoramic coastal…

CountrysideFood and drink

ℹ Know before you go

Somerset at a glance

2
Scenic journeys
Bus + rail + ferry combined
2
Bus routes
0
Rail routes
46
Attractions
Curated by the Great Scenic Journeys team
2
Walking routes
With maps + GPX downloads
1
Operators
Bus + rail companies serving the region

🚍 Operators here

1 transport operator serve Somerset

The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.

Megabus2 routes here

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