Thursday, 30 June 2022
Start time: 9:45
(Estimated finish time: 16:30)
Moderate 11 miles / 17.7 km
Please note this walk is now fully booked. To join the waiting list, please use the Eventbrite link in the Additional Information box below.
The walk
The first of four available days walking in and around the area of Porlock in Somerset. Please see separate Porlock event section of the 4050s walks page for fuller details.
Fitness
All participants are responsible for their own health and fitness to undertake this walk / programme. Our group walks at a fairly brisk pace, so it’s important you are used to walking hilly terrain and over these distances. Please contact us in advance if you have any concerns.
Walk description
This is a linear walk and will involve catching the Exmoor Explorer bus from Porlock to Lynmouth, before walking back to Porlock Weir.
The walk itself starts in Lynmouth. Here we pick up the SWCP and walk the fairly demanding coastal route back to Porlock Weir, firstly encountering the sweeping climb of Countisbury Hill out of Lynmouth. Truly beautiful views of the Devon and Somerset coastline can be expected, as well as moorland and woodland stretches. Welcome refreshment and live music greet you at the Bottom Ship at picturesque Porlock Weir.
If you have any queries please contact us on the mobile numbers provided.
Starting point
The start point is Porlock Doverhay Car Park Bus Stop. We will be catching the Exmoor Coaster to Lynmouth, so please arrive on time at the start point in order that you do not miss the bus.
Grid reference: SS887468
Nearest postcode: TA24 8QR
Start time: 09:45
End point
The Bottom Ship pub, Porlock Weir
Grid reference: SS864478
Nearest postcode: TA24 8PB
Additional notes
This is a linear walk
Booking
To book a place/join the waiting list please use this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dorset-4050-ramblers-porlock-experience-walk-1-tickets-257387090717
As this is a linear walk we need to know confirmed numbers to make travel arrangements. If you have a place booked but for any reason are then unable to join us on this walk, please cancel your place via Eventbrite.
Anyone turning up without a confirmed booking will not be able to start.
Toilets
There are no public toilets on this route except initially in Lynmouth and at the end of the walk at the Bottom Ship.
Parking
To be established nearer the time for those driving.
Food & drink
Make sure you bring enough snacks and drink to keep you going for the duration of the walk.
Pace
Circa 2.8 miles per hour (reasonably brisk).
Clothing
Check the weather forecast beforehand and dress appropriately.
Weather
This area is renowned for rapid and unexpected changes in visibility / weather (even at this time of the year), so come prepared.
Dogs
No dogs
Post walk refreshments
This walk will bring us to the Bottom Ship at Porlock Weir where the WeirFest will have started.
Check
Please check this website beforehand as sometimes walks have to be changed/ cancelled with little notice (albeit rarely).
Despite our group name, we really don't care what age you are; if you like walking with a friendly, relaxed, easy going group of people, who occasionally socialize you're most welcome to join us.
Give us a try!
This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders.
You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.
Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.