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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
West Somerset District
Porlock

Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

Hard

5.0

(3)

31

riders

Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

04:29

46.0km

1,260m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

489 m

Hawkecombe Woods Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • Forest

2

5.59 km

Periwinkle Cottage Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant cottage tea rooms nestled in the Somerset countryside along the Regional Cycle Route 51 and Two Moors Way, on the climb up to Selworthy Beacon.

Would recommend the cream …

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3

7.52 km

This is a great double track through Exmoor National Park that boasts sea views across the channel toward South Wales.

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4

24.1 km

Quick crater fun before Dunkery Beacon ascent or at the end of the descent.

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5

24.2 km

Scenic Traverse in Exmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Shared path so watch out for walkers or horses.

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6

29.8 km

Dunkery Beacon Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Dunkery Beacon, atop Dunkery Hill, is the highest point in Somerset. Standing at 1,705 feet (520 m), it boasts spectacular views. On a clear day, views stretch across the Bristol Channel and Wales, Exmoor and Dartmoor.

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7

29.9 km

Dunkery Beacon Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

Welcome to the top of the world! Well, at least Somerset. We may not be blessed with mighty mountains in the South West, but it's still certainly and achievement to …

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8

43.5 km

Horner Tea Gardens

Highlight • Cafe

Open from 11am for the most delicious selection of cake and, of course, cream teas. Indoor and outdoor seating. Plus seating under a shelter so best of both worlds.

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B

46.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

12.2 km

11.5 km

2.54 km

2.20 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

9.67 km

7.67 km

1.04 km

391 m

119 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 31 July

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