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Porlock

Boardwalk to Bossington Beach – Bossington Beach loop from Porlock

Easy

4.7

(3)

24

hikers

Boardwalk to Bossington Beach – Bossington Beach loop from Porlock

01:20

5.15km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

346 m

Sparkhayes Camping Site

Highlight • Rest Area

Great campsite in a good position in Porlock itself and only a short walk from the pubs and cafes of the town. Two large fields with good facilities. On a …

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2

1.60 km

Boardwalk to Bossington Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lovely wooden walkway leads us to the pebble beach of Bossington Beach, where we can explore its unique marshland ecosystem along various paths.

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3

2.43 km

Porlock Weir Lime Kiln

Highlight • Monument

In the 1800s lime was really significant for farming and it was used to fertilize Exmoor's acidic soil.
When it became cheaper to crush the limestone the kilns were no longer needed and have been unused for over 100 years

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4

2.50 km

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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5

2.63 km

Bossington Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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5.15 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

1.25 km

171 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.52 km

1.33 km

1.22 km

488 m

296 m

< 100 m

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Monday 15 June

20°C

12°C

19 %

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