Best sunset photography spots in Somerset

Somerset is renowned for its rolling hills, patchwork quilts of fields and quintessential villages. It’s the perfect place to watch a stunning sunset too.

Here are some places to set up your camera, have a picnic and lose yourself in Somerset Romanticism.

Quantock Hills

Easily recognisable, the stunning Quantock Hills are the epitome of Somerset countryside. Head up to the high points of Wills Neck or Cothelstone Hill for stunning panoramic shots at sunset. Heathland and woodland make great focal points as the colours change across a dramatic sky. You could even stop for some stargazing afterwards!

Dunster Castle

Perched perfectly atop Dunster village on a hill, this impressive castle not only holds its own when it comes to striking scenery, but it makes an amazing focal point for a sunset snap.

Blending history and nature you’ve got a stunning composition of castle walls against lush greenery. Superb!

Exmoor National Park

The panoramic views of moorland, coastline and sweeping vistas, Exmoor National Park is just calling out to be photographed at sunset during your next holiday.

Capture the iconic Exmoor ponies, or simply frame the rugged landscape for that atmospheric shot.

Porlock Weir

Charming harbour and a picture-perfect hamlet, it’s not hard to see why so many people visit Porlock Weir. Set up a shot on the pebble beach and capture the reflections of the boats in the harbour as the sky paints them orange and gold.

It’s a great place to sit with a flask of something warm, while you cosy up under a blanket to watch the best sunsets around.

Watchet Harbour

Full of historic charm, this quaint harbour village is full of colourful boats bobbing on the water – an ideal focal point for a sunset photo. Capture the colours in the ocean as you take a stroll along the esplanade for a brilliant sunset snap this holiday.

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