High on the moor above Porlock is the tiny hamlet of Stoke Pero; home to the highest church in England at 1,013 feet (309 m) above sea level. The tower dates to the 13th century but the rest of the church was largely rebuilt in 1897. It is likely that there was a church on the site long before the 13th century.

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January 11, 2024

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Stoke Pero Church in Stoke Pero, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century. It is a Grade II* listed building. Standing 1,013 feet (309 meters) above sea level, it is the highest church on Exmoor.

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1. Dunkery Beacon & Stoke Pero loop

14.6km

04:11

340m

Hike the moderate 9.1-mile Dunkery Beacon & Stoke Pero loop in Exmoor National Park for panoramic views and diverse terrain.

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2. Dunkery Beacon Summit – Hacketty Way Bridge loop from Luccombe

19.6km

05:50

600m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Stoke Pero Church – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Pool Bridge

16.4km

04:52

510m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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Stoke Pero Church

1. Dunkery Beacon & Stoke Pero loop

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