Winsford, Somerset

Winsford
Winsford
Location within Somerset
Population321 (2011)
OS grid referenceSS905345
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMinehead
Postcode districtTA24
Dialling code01643
PoliceAvon and Somerset
FireDevon and Somerset
AmbulanceSouth Western
UK Parliament

Winsford is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, located about 5 miles (8 km) north-west of Dulverton.

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 a hotel, The Royal Oak dating to before the start of the 16th century, and a small shop.

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.