Which Somerset Beach Are You?

You are an old soul with hidden depths. There is nothing in heaven or Earth that you have not witnessed on your journey through time. And you forget nothing: every tiny particle of experience is collected in your ancient vault, like the sediment of time itself. And although you appear calm and placid on the outside, your inner life is all passion and red hot magma. When you find the right person, you are capable of volcanic eruptions!

Easy come, easy go, that's you. You've seen it all, embraced it all and lived to take the photo. You're unfazed by life's angriest weather: you simply shut the iron gate and put the kettle on. Hardly surprising that you're a magnet for all those who need a rock of ages to cling to. You won't let them down.

Wow! On the surface, you're the pillar of any community. Your doors are always open to all and you're never short of a cuppa, a nice box of biscuits and a friendly chat. But when all the visitors have gone and no one is looking, you're a wild one! There are no limits with you, are there? But what goes on behind closed doors is your business. Don't worry, Watchet — we won't tell! All power to you. ;-)

On the outside, you're all tilt-a-whirl and merry-go-round. But inside, the past looms large. A traditionalist at heart, memories, family and friends are very important to you. No stranger to melancholy, you treasure past glories while outwardly embracing the ebb and flow of the social tide. You can often be seen out on the town with your best foot forward. But in quiet moments you stare out towards the islands and wonder what might have been ...

Oh dear, you feel left behind, as though life passed you by and left you on the shelf. Perhaps people saw your rugged, austere demeanour, assumed you could handle anything and left you to your own devices. As a result, there's a bleakness to your outlook that is thoroughly undeserved. Should anyone take the extra care and time needed to get close they'll discover the vast expanses of unbridled joy you long to share. If only you would let it out more often, Burnham! We love you.

Live happy, live hidden, that's your motto, Sand Bay. Let those brash neighbours over the hill steal all the attention so you can enjoy the peace and quiet. It suits you just fine. What they don't know won't hurt you: you're free to roam the tidelines undisturbed and keep life's most nuanced treasures all for yourself. If someone passes by, you'll stop for a chat: no point in arousing suspicion. But if everyone knew you'd discovered the secret of life, they'd all move in. And we wouldn't want that, would we?

You are one of life's mysterious hidden treasures. Hard to reach and even harder to get to know, you give up your enigmatic secrets only to the chosen dedicated few. But for those who show you their commitment and make their way to your inner circle, you are a constant and timeless source of joy.