Porlock Bay Walk

Route Description for Porlock Bay Walk

The walk along Porlock Bay is a beautiful adventure that is popular with a variety of outdoor enthusiasts, from those who enjoy strolling along the beach to walkers that are simply trying to get out for a decent bit of exercise. The route will take you through several different coastal environments that include stretches of sandy beach that are often littered with driftwood after a good storm, as well as areas of salt and freshwater marsh. Some stretches of terrain along the route might be a bit wet and muddy, whereas others involve walking uphill for brief periods of time, so make sure to wear sturdy walking boots that are ideally water-resistant in order to comfortably traverse the trail.

Setting out from the car park in Bossington, you will initially head to the north, climbing slightly uphill to reach the coastguard lookout at Hurlstone Point for some beautifully scenic views overlooking the Bristol Channel, before turning to the southwest to walk along Bossington Beach. From here, you will pass through a vast stretch of marshland terrain, continuing on to the west until you arrive at the village of Porlock Weir. At this point, you will follow the route to the southeast, as it traverses a section of forested hillside on the way to the village of Porlock. Take some time to explore the charming streets here before traversing the open countryside to the northeast on the return to the car park in Bossington.