Winsford, Somerset
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Winsford is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, located about 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Dulverton.
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Winsford | |
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Location within Somerset | |
Population | 321 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SS905345 |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Minehead |
Postcode district | TA24 |
Dialling code | 01643 |
Police | Avon and Somerset |
Fire | Devon and Somerset |
Ambulance | South Western |
UK Parliament | |
51.0993°N 3.5652°W / 51.0993; -3.5652 |
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It is within the borders of the Exmoor National Park and around 10 miles (16.1 km) south-west of the coastal town of Minehead. The village has one hotel, The Royal Oak[2][3] dating to before the start of the 16th century, and one shop and post office. There is also a tea garden and a service station, which does not serve fuel for motor vehicles.
The village is on the route of the Samaritans Way South West and is located within the Exmoor National Park, to the east of the village is the hamlet of West Howetown.