Porlock Weir to County Gate Walk Summary
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Wednesday 18 July 2018
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A simple 6 mile walk from Porlock Weir to County Gate Car Park
The walk navigates along the higher SWCP route through to Wheatham Combe from where the County Gate car park can be reached along bridleways. This route has the advantage of some fantastic views over the coast as opposed to the lower route through the wooded lower reaches of the cliffs. This walk does need the assistance of a friend or acquaintance to provide a return journey between the two ends of the walk, alternatively the walk can use the lower SWCP to make a circular route.
South West Coast Path - Porlock Weir to County Gate Walk - Essential Information
Walk Statistics:
- Start location: Porlock Weir
- End location: County Gate Car Park, Exmoor
- Distance: miles ( km)
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- Walk type: Linear
- Walk Grade: moderate
- Terrain: The trail follows footpaths and tracks using the SWCP. The final section is along bridleways although these are no more than footpaths up to Yenworthy Farm
Maps:
The following maps and services can assist in navigating this route. There are links to printed maps and links to downloadable GPX route data for importing into navigational software and apps.
- Ordnance Survey Explorer Map
- OS Explorer OL9 - Exmoor
- GPX Route File
Accommodation:
Hele Valley Holiday ParkcampsiteView in OS Map | View in Google Map
- Website
- www.helevalley.co.uk/
- Description
- Situated close to Ilfracombe, this family owned holiday park is set in the picturesque valley at Hele Bay. It offers a peaceful, clean and well maintained park with static caravans and lodges, camping pitches and camping pods. This site has been awarded Silver Awards from the Devon Tourism Awards, a David Bellamy Gold Award for Conservation and a Trip Advisor Excellence Certificate.
Route Verification Details
- Date of Walk: 2018-06-27
- Walk Time: 08:30 to 11:30
- Walkers: Griffmonster, Kat
- Weather Conditions: Very warm sunny day
Directions
Summary of Document Changes
Last Updated: 2021-12-07
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