Bossington Village – View of Porlock Village loop from Luccombe

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Bossington Village – View of Porlock Village loop from Luccombe

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Bossington Village – View of Porlock Village loop from Luccombe

02:16

31.1km

670m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Exmoor National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Bossington Village

Highlight • Settlement

lovely hamlet to pass through; thatched cottages with traditional bread kilns visible on the roadside, cobble pavement, and with the bonus of a good tea room for a cake stop.

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4.44 km

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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4.64 km

View of Porlock Village

Highlight • Beach

Cute little coastal village packed with pubs, coffee stops and indie shops. Campsite too!

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6.80 km

Bench With a View of Exmoor Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.81 km

Porlock Toll Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Incredible toll road, which costs is £1 for bikes. I'd highly recommend this climb over the busy and steep A-road alternative up Porlock Hill.

Probably one of the most picturesque …

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8.08 km

Worthy Wood

Forest

31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

6.80 km

3.41 km

946 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

10.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

62 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 4, 2021,Porlock Loop

The first 5 mile is a tough assent and their is a toll gate that costs £1 for cyclists near the top of it. Stunning views and wildlife dotted around. If using this as a base I would remove the part halfway going down to Exford. The climb back up probably is not worth the descent.