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Hawkcombe Head Trail – Dunkery Descent Loop from Porlock

Hawkcombe Head Trail – Dunkery Descent Loop from Porlock

Dan planned a mountain bike ride

March 5, 2022

Hawkcombe Head Trail – Dunkery Descent Loop from Porlock

Hard

04:15

36.8km

8.7km/h

1,180m

1,180m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.7 km for 863 m

After 21.1 km for 636 m

After 24.6 km for 492 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

476 m

Porlock Hill

Highlight • Climb

long and steady steep road uphill with rewarding views over the ocean and beautiful woodland surroundings. Some wild horses watching you towards the top of the hill. The top greets …

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2

1.48 km

Hawkcombe Head Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rocky, twisting single track at the top gives way to fast grassy track that leads into the woods. Great views on the descent and lots of fun through the woods.

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3

8.14 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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4

12.5 km

Dunkery Beacon Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This descent is wide open and fast - at least initially. It soon becomes rather more rocky than is welcome as you charge into it at warp factor nine. Careful …

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5

19.6 km

View of Dunkery Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely (if uphill!) single track for first glimpse of beacon

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6

21.9 km

Rocky Steep Descent

Highlight • Trail

Take care on this difficult descent. Loads of fun. Full sus recommended.

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7

31.3 km

Mountain Bike Trail in Exmoor National Park

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

B

36.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

4.76 km

4.74 km

1.88 km

858 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.3 km

6.30 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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