Hurlstone Point – Bossington Beach loop from Porlock

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West Somerset District

Selworthy

Hurlstone Point – Bossington Beach loop from Porlock

Easy

4.8

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Hurlstone Point – Bossington Beach loop from Porlock

01:06

4.10km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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1.39 km

Hurlstone Point Coastguard Lookout

Highlight • Monument

Hurlstone Point is a great viewpoint and rest stop at the easterly end of Porlock Bay. It's just off the Southwest Coast Path and makes a good stop if you're …

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1.43 km

Hurlstone Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Super nice view over the bay and the cliffs

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2.83 km

North of Porlock and Bossington, you'll discover this peaceful pebble beach, easily accessible by a run from either of these two villages.
The waters of the River Horner meet the sea in this area, creating several marshes behind the beach.

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2.95 km

Bossington Beach and World War II Pillboxes

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Rather unattractive beach for walking or resting. The large stones make moving around difficult. Luckily, at some point there is a path in the grass on the left that is easier to follow

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3.88 km

Kitnors Tearoom, Bossington

Highlight • Cafe

Kitnors is located in the quintessentially-English village of Bossington; a beautiful place nestled amid rolling countryside where Exmoor meets the sea. The tearoom is open all year round and serves a traditional and seasonal menu.

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