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Bossington Beach loop from Porlock — Exmoor National Park

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West Somerset District

Porlock

Bossington Beach loop from Porlock — Exmoor National Park

Moderate

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Bossington Beach loop from Porlock — Exmoor National Park

00:36

5.29km

40m

Running

Embark on a moderate jogging loop from Porlock, taking you along the coast and through charming villages. This 3.3-mile (5.3 km) route features diverse terrain, including firm stone tracks leading to Bossington Beach, rolling hills, and sections through woodlands. You will gain about 127 feet (39 metres) in elevation, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Exmoor National Park

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2.11 km

WWII Pillbox Overlooking Porlock Bay

Highlight • Monument

Along the path that runs along the beach, you'll come across pillboxes like this one and the one on the other side of the lime kiln. This particular one is …

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2.19 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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2.38 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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5.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.67 km

1.37 km

869 m

202 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.00 km

733 m

649 m

480 m

202 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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