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Overview

We start with an easy walk to Bossington before ascending a path around Bossington Hill with hopefully excellent sea views. We then head for Selworthy Beacon before losing height to visit the lovely village of Selworthy. The route then meanders back to Porlock for lunch. Suitably refreshed we climb steeply to Doverhay Down in the hope of good views. Eventually we descend into Hawk Combe before one final climb to another good viewpoint. By the end of the day we should have enjoyed around 3,000 feet of ascent.

Sunday, 17 August 2025
Meeting time:
7:55 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
6:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
22.5km / 14.0mi
Ascent:
914.4m / 3000ft
Type:
circular

OS Maps used: Explorer OL9. NB finish time is approximate

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
ST 58018 73587
Nearest postcode:
BS8 1TZ
what3words:
brands.ritual.lands
Meeting time:
7:55 am

Meet at Priory Road, BS8 for lift sharing

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 87995 48163
Nearest postcode:
TA24 8NJ
what3words:
spectacle.voucher.clumped
Start time:
9:30 am

The location shown is only indicative. If you wish to join the walk, contact the walk leader for start details.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking