The Bristol Channel has the second largest tidal range in the world...Quite a 'Force-of-Nature' in itelf and this huge tidal range certainly has an effect on the beaches. The beaches further up the channel tend to be large sandy beaches at high tide, but as the tide drops they turn to mud and then the sea vanishes over the horizon and if you try to follow it you'll be up to your armpits in mud in no time. Windsurfing is popular along this stretch of coast, espeically with those living in Bristol. The beaches along the Exmoor coast are more rocky and although still very tidal are much more picturesque. Surfing is popular along this stretch of coastline and it is the place to head for when huge winter swells and SW gales make the more consistent beaches of N. Devon unsurfable.

The larger resorts such as Weston-Super-Mare, Burnham-On-Sea and Minhead have countless attractions from huge piers full of arcade games and candy floss stalls, to afternoon tea parties and ballroom dancing. Not everyones 'cup of tea', but you should be able to fins a beach that suits your taste.