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South West England

West Somerset District

West Porlock Viewpoint – Porlock Hill loop from Porlock

South West England

West Somerset District

West Porlock Viewpoint – Porlock Hill loop from Porlock

Hard

5.0

(1)

2

riders

West Porlock Viewpoint – Porlock Hill loop from Porlock

02:47

35.1km

940m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

180 m

Porlock Village Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Porlock is a popular yet authentic Exmoor village. Set in Porlock Vale, between the rolling hills of Exmoor and the sea, the village boasts characterful streets that wind between thatched …

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2

808 m

Hawkecombe Woods Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • Forest

3

2.52 km

West Porlock Viewpoint

Highlight • Other

8.91 km

Metcombe Plantation

Forest

5

9.93 km

Porlock Hill

Highlight • Climb

long and steady steep road uphill with rewarding views over the ocean and beautiful woodland surroundings. Some wild horses watching you towards the top of the hill. The top greets …

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6

31.6 km

Pool Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

7

34.0 km

Forest Trail Descent into Porlock

Highlight • Forest

don't do this first bit of bridleway through the woods at the moment its impossible to get through as there felling trees unless you want to push

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B

35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

4.31 km

1.88 km

1.77 km

1.54 km

Surfaces

16.0 km

13.2 km

4.99 km

836 m

124 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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