GETTING HERE

Porlock is situated on the Exmoor Coast in West Somerset, 6 miles from Minehead, 28 miles from Taunton, 30 miles from Barnstaple and 12 miles from Lynmouth.

BY CAR
From the north – From the M5: Turn off the M5 at Junction 23, signposted Bridgwater/Minehead A39. Follow signs through Bridgwater for Minehead and onto the A39. Stay on the A39 and continue past Minehead, following signs for Porlock.

From the south – From the M5: Turn off the M5 at Junction 25. Follow signs for the A358 to Minehead. At Williton, turn left onto the A39 to Minehead. At Minehead, stay on the A39, following signs for Porlock.

BY COACH/BUS
Seasonal National Express coaches run to Minehead where you can then pick up the number 10 bus to Porlock Weir, stopping at Selworthy, Allerford and Porlock. Click here for timetable.

The Exmoor Coaster bus runs from Doniford through to Lynmouth, stopping at Watchet, Blue Anchor, Dunster Steep, Minehead, Porlock and Exmoor County Gate. Click here for timetable.

BY RAIL
The nearest mainline station is Taunton Railway Station (nationalrail.co.uk) where you can then pick up the number 28 bus to Minehead (bustimes.org.uk). Change here for the number 10 bus to Porlock Weir, stopping at Selworthy, Allerford and Porlock – find timetables at the following links: AtWest and Ridlers.

BY AIR
Bristol Airport – 1½ hours (56 miles)
Exeter Airport – 1½ hours (51 miles)
Cardiff Airport – 2 ½ hours (111 miles)
Birmingham Airport – 3 hours (155 miles)
London Heathrow – 3 ½ hours (170 miles)
London Gatwick – 4 hours (188 miles)

These times are by car and can vary according to traffic conditions.