Beach Type

Pebbles

Facilities

There are toilets
With facilities for disabled people
A pub
Restaurants and shops are close by

Activities

Popular for swimming
Fishing
Surfing and sailing
There is no zoning for water sports

Nature and Wildlife

The South West Coastal Path passes through Porlock Weir. with many footpaths and walks across Exmoor.

Parking

Pay and display car parking for 60 cars. with disabled spaces.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned regularly and there are litter bins.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed and dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Porlock
County: Somerset
Latitude/Longitude: 51.2185, -3.62678
Postcode: TA24 8PD
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Follow signs to Porlock from the A39. local signs to the car park at Porlock Weir. close to the beac

Public Transport

From Minehead there is the number 38 bus to Porlock Weir.

Tourist Information

Porlock Visitor Centre West End Porlock Somerset TA24 8QD Tel: 01643 863150 www.porlock.co.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Porlock