{"id":1566,"date":"2018-10-23T07:23:25","date_gmt":"2018-10-23T07:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1566"},"modified":"2025-08-25T15:04:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:04:38","slug":"kilve-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/kilve-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Kilve Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kilve Beach near Watchet is a fascinating stretch of the Jurrasic coast. Grand limestone cliffs back the slate and shingle beach, with interesting rock formations sweeping the shoreline. There are impressive fossils dotted around, and plenty of rock pools to explore if you are looking for something to entertain the kids. Similarly, the ever-changing shapes and curves give plenty of material for keen photographers. Or perhaps head for a walk &#8211; you&#8217;ll be surprised how far you can get (in a sturdy pair of boots!)<\/p>\n<p>A large grassy area behind the beach makes a great spot for a picnic or head to the nearby Chantry Tea Gardens<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"carousel-outer-container kad-wp-gallery kad-animation\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0\">\n\t    <div id=\"gallery-carousel-941\" class=\"rowtight\">\n\t     \t<div id=\"carousel-941\" class=\"slick-slider kt-slickslider kad-light-wp-gallery kt-image-carousel loading clearfix\" data-slider-fade=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"content-carousel\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-auto=true\" data-slider-speed=\"9000\" data-slider-xxl=\"3\" data-slider-xl=\"3\" data-slider-md=\"3\" data-slider-sm=\"3\" data-slider-xs=\"2\" data-slider-ss=\"1\">\n\t            <div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k6-e1552304117283.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k6-e1552304117283-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Walkers on Kilve Beach\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k6-e1552304117283-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k6-e1552304117283-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"0\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k6-e1552304117283-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k7.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k7-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Rock formations Kilve\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k7-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k7-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"1\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k7-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k12.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k12-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Image\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k12-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k12-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k12-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k8.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k8-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Finding fossils at Kilve\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k8-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k8-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"3\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k8-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k9.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k9-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Kilve beach\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k9-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k9-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"4\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/k9-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>   \n  \n<h2>Geology and fossils<\/h2>\n<p>Rhythmic sequences of limestone, marls and black oil-rich shales form the striking landscape. Ammonites are the most common fossils but it\u00a0is also possible to find various reptiles and belemnites. Ammonoids are an extinct group of marine molluscs, most closely\u00a0related to living &#8216;coleoids&#8217; (ie squid, cuttlefish, octopus). It&#8217;s worth noting, you can take photographs but no the originals! The area is an SSSI\u00a0(site of special scientific interest) prohibiting removal of the fossils.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1569 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve-fossil-e1540278168882-1024x440.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve-fossil-e1540278168882.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve-fossil-e1540278168882-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve-fossil-e1540278168882-768x330.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Is the Beach dog-friendly?<\/h2>\n<p>Dogs are welcome on the beach all year round. The large stones may be more of a challenge for small dogs or those less mobile, or those after a sprinting ground. However, there is a large grassy stretch above the beach allows for the little ones of those wanting a blast after a ball,\u00a0 and the rock pools certainly make for great sniffing and exploring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Directions to Kilve Beach and Parking<\/h2>\n<p>Turn off the A39 in Kilve at the post office, following a narrow lane towards the coast. This will lead you to the\u00a0car park, available for visitors to the beach (pay and display).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-06.18.18-e1540794011993-1024x423.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-06.18.18-e1540794011993-1024x423.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-06.18.18-e1540794011993-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-06.18.18-e1540794011993-768x317.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screen-Shot-2018-10-29-at-06.18.18-e1540794011993.png 1436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Kilve Tide Times<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s well worth looking out for low tide in order to really make the most of this beach. Have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tideschart.com\/United-Kingdom\/England\/Somerset\/Kilve-Beach\/\">look here<\/a> to see if you can coincide a visit here with low tide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"brs_col\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-outer-container kad-wp-gallery kad-animation\" data-animation=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0\">\n\t    <div id=\"gallery-carousel-556\" class=\"rowtight\">\n\t     \t<div id=\"carousel-556\" class=\"slick-slider kt-slickslider kad-light-wp-gallery kt-image-carousel loading clearfix\" data-slider-fade=\"false\" data-slider-type=\"content-carousel\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-auto=true\" data-slider-speed=\"9000\" data-slider-xxl=\"3\" data-slider-xl=\"3\" data-slider-md=\"3\" data-slider-sm=\"3\" data-slider-xs=\"2\" data-slider-ss=\"1\">\n\t            <div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item 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src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve4-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Image\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve4-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"2\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve4-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve3.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve3-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Image\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve3-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"3\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve3-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tcol-lg-4 tcol-md-4 tcol-sm-4 tcol-xs-6 tcol-ss-12 g_item\"><div class=\"carousel_item grid_item gallery_item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve5.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox\" class=\"gallery-link\"><div class=\"kt-intrinsic\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve5-400x400.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" alt=\"Image\" itemprop=\"contentUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve5-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kt-gallery-img\" data-grid-id=\"4\"\/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/kilve5-400x400.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"400\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"400>\"><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t        <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t    <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>   \n  \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For holiday cottage accommodation near Kilve and across Exmoor follow the link below;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/100-0-1-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/media\/banners\/728X90 banner .gif\" alt=\"Holiday Cottages on Exmoor\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You may be interested in the following posts;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoor-beaches\/\">Exmoor Beaches | An Overview<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/our-top-10-things-to-do-on-exmoor\/\">Our Top 10 Things to Do on Exmoor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/category\/things-to-do-on-exmoor\/walks-and-beaches\/\">Exmoor Walks &amp; Beaches<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kilve Beach near Watchet is a fascinating stretch of the Jurrasic coast. 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