THE QUANTOCKS, an area measuring about 12 miles by three and covering some 38 square miles, run from the coast through the Somerset hills to Taunton.
Offering plenty of walking opportunities and pretty villages to explore, the region abounds with ancient history – and a fair few literary connections, as we discovered.
We were spending a week here, starting at Home Farm Holiday Centre in Williton on the Somerset coast – a large campsite with three dog-walking fields, an indoor swimming pool (which we didn’t use as the weather was so good), an on-site bar and beer garden (which we did use as the weather was so good!) and sea views.
It also boasts a glorious stretch of beach at St Audries Bay, one of several beaches in the region where dogs are allowed all year.
Willow the pup had fun exploring the rock pools, while Ro and I enjoyed a gentle wander along the beach and a spot of fossil hunting – incredible to think that even us amateurs can find evidence of creatures who lived here millions of years ago.
When we were all finally tired out, we enjoyed a relaxed pint in the garden
