Porlock Bay, Protected coastal bay in Somerset, England
The coastal inlet stretches between Hurlstone Point and Porlock Weir, featuring a long shingle ridge and salt marshes along the Bristol Channel.
In 1052, Saxon king Harold arrived from Ireland at this location, setting fire to the local town before continuing his journey to London.
The National Trust maintains the coastline, incorporating it into the South West Coast Path network for long-distance walking routes.
During spring and autumn migrations, visitors can observe numerous bird species including ospreys, spoonbills, and turnstones from designated viewing areas.
The bay contains remnants of an ancient submerged forest, visible at low tide, which existed inland until sea levels rose 8,000 years ago.
GPS coordinates: 51.21930,-3.60508
Latest update: March 21, 2025 05:56
Culbone Church
3.8 km
Church of St Dubricius, Porlock
1.5 km
Holnicote Estate
3.3 km
Coleridge Way
2.2 km
Church of All Saints
4.1 km
Bury Castle
3.8 km
Hawkcombe Woods
2.1 km
Dovery Manor Museum
1.4 km
West Somerset Rural Life Museum and Victorian School
2.6 km
Lynch Chapel of Ease
2 km
The Ship Inn
1.2 km
Periwinkle Cottage Tea Rooms
4.1 km
Remains of churchyard cross
4.1 km
Horner packhorse bridge
2.9 km
Selworthy War Memorial Cross
4.1 km
Westbourne Cottage
4 km
Stables And Linhay Abutting West Lynch Farmhouse Returned To South
2 km
West Luccombe packhorse bridge
2.6 km
Allerford packhorse bridge
2.7 km
Beach Cottage
1.5 km
Cottage (National Trust Estate No 68)
4.1 km
Gatehouse and Gatehouse Cottage, Holnicote Estate
3.5 km
Barn And Round House At West Lynch Farm Park
2 km
West Lynch House, Dwarf Wall And Railings Returned To House As Curved Walls
2.1 km
Lorna Doone National Trust Shop And Information Centre
4.1 km
The Whit Stones: two standing stones 230m west of Whitstone Post
3.1 km
Porlock Library
1.2 km
Doverhay Reading Room And Cottage Abutting North End
1.4 kmReviews
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