The town of Watchet is among the most beautiful in all of Somerset. This is quite a boast considering the fact that Somerset is home to some of England's most gorgeous locales but the lovely appearance and hospitable atmosphere of Watchet easily place it at the top of the pile by all accounts. For one, Watchet has a population of only about forty five hundred citizens. This allows the town to maintain its pristine look while still having enough amenities to keep each and every member of the town satisfied and happy. In addition, Watchet is fortunately situated near some of the United Kingdom's most glorious natural features.
Exmoor National Park is responsible for a great portion of the stunning appearance of Watchet and its surroundings. Nearly every corner of this lush area is worthy of a postcard visage and, as if visceral pleasure wasn't enough, the park is considered to be a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" by the government. The hilly moors are truly a sight to behold and the many tourists who flock to this breathtaking park often make it a point to spend a day or two in Watchet. In addition, Watchet sits right alongside the historic and wondrous Bristol Channel by way of the Washford River. The Bristol Channel is one of the most indispensable and significant parts of the United Kingdom and any town that was fortunate to grow up alongside it has been blessed with the commerce as well as the natural endowment that goes with such a bountiful channel.
The beauty of Watchet has been recounted in various forms but perhaps the most popular is the poem known as "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Coleridge wrote this famous bit of prose when he was wandering around Watchet and ever since then the town has been immortalized thanks to the poet. It isn't surprising that a stroll around the town would elicit such a creative burst of energy. After all, the rocky, high shore of Watchet allows one to see cliffs the likes of which have rarely been witnessed elsewhere. The crags give off a gorgeous alabaster hue that simply exudes wonder at any who are lucky enough to marvel at it. The ancient hill fort known as Daw's Castle sits atop one of these lovely cliffs and this too is something worthy of quite a bit of poetry. Dating back to the Iron Age, Daw's Castle is a source of pride both for historians and residents of Watchet alike. Even more fascinating, the original castle was fortified once again with the arrival of the famed King Alfred. As such, Daw's Castle holds an indelible piece of British history. Watchet, it can be said, holds a similar bit of British History due to the fact that it hosts treasures of both a historical and a natural nature. The same can be said for very few other areas in the United Kingdom and it is for this reason that Watchet deserves a place among the most hallowed towns in the nation.
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