| Walk 1 (5.3 miles) | Walk 2 (5.4 miles) | |
| Porlock Weir to Culbone church | Porlock |
Porlock, a charming village in Somerset, and Porlock Weir, a quiet little harbour nearby, are both very popular centres for walkers.
The name means 'locked port (closed harbour)'
 | Porlock Weir |
 | The Ship Inn The Castle The Royal Oak |
 | Porlock Pay & Display Central Car Park, |
 | SATNAV Postcode:TA24 8PH |
Walk 1 Porlock Weir to Culbone church (5.0 miles)
Difficulty:
A great 5 mile (dog) hike through woods & along spectacular cliffs with extensive views.
 | near Car Park at Porlock Weir |
 | The Ship Inn |
 | Millers at Anchor |
The Walk
A From the car park facing inland turn right towards Porlock Weir's harbour. Turn left onto a Footpath.
B Follow Coastal Footpath up the hill . At the lane turn right. After a minute turn left onto a footpath and continue uphill and follow path with stream on your right.
C After 0.9 of a mile turn left at the lane, then continue for about 4 minutes and turn right onto Yearnor Mill Lane.
D You are now following part of the Coleridge Way , named after the poet Coleridge. Continue along this undulating lane for about 30 minutes with magnificent views of the coast.
E At the fingerpost , where the road bends towards Silcombe Farm , turn right to rejoin the coastal path.
F Just before you enter the woods you will see a footpath on right. Turn right then In about half a mile you reach Cusbone Church where the wedding scene in Lorna Doone was filmed - for the 'real' Lorna Doone church click here.
G Retrace your steps then take the South West Coast Path back to Porlock Weir.
 | spectacular views of Wales and Lundy Island |
Map of Walk 1
| Walks near Porlock | |
| Combe Martin | |
 | Exploring the highest point of the South West Coast Path. |
| Lorna Doone Country | |
 | Three delightful Exmoor walks from Malmsmead exploring the legend of Lorna Doone. |
| Lynmouth | |
 | Of the many spectacular coastal walks in Britain, this must rank as one of the top 5 walks! |
| Exford | |
 | A popular scenic walk through a tranquil Exe valley in the the heart of Exmoor. |
| Dunster | |
 | Two popular walks from The historic & picturesque village of Dunster on the edge of Exmoor & the Quantocks |
length: | 5 miles |
| stiles | several |
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Walk 2 Porlock (5.4 miles)
Difficulty:
This popular but somewhat strenuous 5 mile hike starts from Porlock's Main Park and follows public footpaths and some quiet lanes.
It includes two steepish climbs.
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Map of Walk 2
