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West Somerset District

Porlock

Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

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Mountain biking trails

West Somerset District

Porlock

Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

Hard

4.9

(7)

riders

Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

02:57

26.6km

930m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.58 km

Forest Trail Descent into Porlock

Highlight • Forest

don't do this first bit of bridleway through the woods at the moment its impossible to get through as there felling trees unless you want to push

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4.06 km

Horner Wood

Forest

5.59 km

Granny's Ride Trail

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Expect to have to push on steep sections every now and then.

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6.82 km

Stoke Pero Church

Highlight • Religious Site

High on the moor above Porlock is the tiny hamlet of Stoke Pero; home to the highest church in England at 1,013 feet (309 m) above sea level. The tower …

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13.5 km

Crater Fun Mountain Bike Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

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14.1 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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18.3 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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18.3 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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24.0 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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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

5.03 km

2.71 km

1.08 km

713 m

146 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

5.56 km

1.22 km

237 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

15°C

9°C

48 %

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Dunkery Beacon Summit – Dunkery Beacon Summit loop from Porlock

Forest Trail Descent into Porlock

Granny's Ride Trail

Stoke Pero Church

Crater Fun Mountain Bike Trail

Dunkery Beacon Descent

Dunkery Beacon Summit

Dunkery Beacon Summit

Horner Tea Gardens

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