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Porlock

Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

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West Somerset District

Porlock

Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

Hard

5.0

(3)

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Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

06:02

19.9km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6 m

Porlock Village Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Porlock is a popular yet authentic Exmoor village. Set in Porlock Vale, between the rolling hills of Exmoor and the sea, the village boasts characterful streets that wind between thatched …

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6.33 km

Nutscale Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

The reservoir is situated in a serene part of Exmoor. Lying deep in the valley, many passing hikers do not even realise it's here. However, from this spot you get …

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12.4 km

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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12.4 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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16.4 km

Woodland River Crossing in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • River

This ancient oak woodland is a beautiful spot to sit and watch the river flow by.

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17.2 km

Woodland in Exmoor National Park

Highlight • Forest

Also beautiful at other times of the year! 😉 But it can get moldy

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18.0 km

Hacketty Way Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The packhorse bridge you see crossing the Horner Water is a Grade II listed Scheduled Monument. The bridge, dating back to the late medieval period, is in good condition and is also known as Hacketty Way Bridge.

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19.9 km

The Big Cheese Café & Delicatessen

Highlight • Restaurant

The cheese selection is great and huge! But there are also all sorts of other delicacies here, including a large selection of gin. We spent a very pleasant break here in the small café with tea and pastries.

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19.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

5.67 km

1.49 km

1.30 km

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

2.31 km

1.17 km

235 m

200 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

27°C

15°C

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Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

Porlock Village Centre

Nutscale Reservoir

Dunkery Beacon Summit

Dunkery Beacon Summit

Woodland River Crossing in Exmoor National Park

Woodland in Exmoor National Park

Hacketty Way Bridge

The Big Cheese Café & Delicatessen

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