This is about 7km of fairly easy switch backs to the top. As close as Alpine fun as you’ll get in the South West. Bring your £1 for the toll. It is worth it for the achievement, views and good surface.

Emily Kate

July 25, 2020

Don't be put off by the £1 bicycle toll (can be paid by cash or card and they only charge you once if your ride down and back up again)! Even if you fancy the challenge of the infamous Porlock Climb, then the toll road is well worth visiting. A blissfully quiet road that winds up from the town of Porlock towards Lynmouth. The gradient is gentle over the 5km (ish) road with the occaisional steep switchback.

A. D. Wilson

October 22, 2019

Blair is right this is a wonderful little climb in Devon, for me its better than the climb through Cheddar Gorge, less spectacular but also much quieter, a must visit if you are in the area on a road bike.

July 15, 2020

Lovely road with a not-too-steep grade and excellent views.

Ria

August 15, 2020

Steady, beautiful tree-lined 7km of climb with views back across the coast...remember to look up now and then & take in the views! Oh, and bring a £1 for the toll!

Neil

September 4, 2023

Just remember if cycling to bring £1 for the toll.

David

November 17, 2023

Very nice route!

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Distance 6.01 km

Uphill 430 m

Downhill 110 m

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Location: Porlock, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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