ENJOY EXMOOR’S GREAT OUTDOORS
There are so many things to do in Porlock Vale, whether you want an active holiday or a relaxing break. Walking on Exmoor offers gentle walks through the heather clad moors or dramatic coastal walks. Mountain biking on Exmoor offers some of the best trails, with its hilly climbs and steep descents. A vast network of bridleways across Exmoor offer riders superb horse riding while thrill seekers can try kayaking, paddle boarding, coasteering, mountain climbing or abseiling. Photographers can capture stunning wildlife including Exmoor ponies, red deer and Highland cattle, while landscape photographers will be blown away by the Exmoor scenery.
Mountain Biking
The Vale is a fantastic destination for cyclists who come to enjoy mountain biking across diverse terrain backed by stunning scenery. Exmoor is known for its challenging off-road landscape thanks to its network of bridleways, lanes and permitted tracks.
Walking
Porlock Vale is a popular walking destination thanks to its varied terrain and landscape. It is the perfect location for anyone who wants to explore the many walks across Exmoor including: the Two Moors Way, the South West Coast Path and The Coleridge Way. Find out more at Visit Exmoor.
Horse Riding
One of the best ways to experience Exmoor is on horse back. There are many riding stables in Porlock Vale, some of which can provide stabling if you wish to bring your own horse. A vast network of bridleways offer a fantastic experience for riders of all levels and abilities.
Adventurous Activities
With such a great landscape featuring vast stretches of moorland and swathes of coastline, there are many exciting activities to try across the Vale and on Exmoor. From coasteering, kayaking and surfing to mountain climbing, abseiling and archery, there’s something for everyone.
SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO IN PORLOCK VALE
Exmoor Adventures
Exmoor Adventures is an E-Bike Hire and Adventure Base, located at the picturesque Porlock Weir. We have been delivering adventurous activities since 2009, with a small team of friendly, qualified and knowledgeable instructors. We have over 50 Specialized E-bikes and Mountain Bikes, offering a bike hire service, as well as guided rides, uplift days, skills courses and private sessions. We offer Kayaking and Stand-up Paddleboarding sessions for adults and children. Our land based activities include Archery, Tree Climbing and Mountain Biking.
Porlock Weir
This bustling harbour village is a hive of activity with plenty to do for all ages, such as boat trips, crabbing, paddle boarding, browsing the local shops or simply relaxing on the pebble beach with an ice cream in hand. Its range of eating and accommodation options, plus its welcoming community, make Porlock Weir the perfect place to visit for the day or even better, for that little bit longer.
Burrowhayes Riding Stables
We organise escorted rides of mixed abilities in the glorious Horner Valley and on the open moorland of Dunkery, Ley Hill and Selworthy. So everyone can enjoy to the full the beauty of Exmoor with the added thrill of being on horseback.
Porlock Weir Charters
Porlock Weir Charters offers angling and coastal trips to see the unique and stunning coastline of Porlock Bay with trips to Lynmouth and beyond. An experienced and knowledgeable crew are available to share this wonderful coastline and their knowledge. Tailor made charters by arrangement.
Greencombe Gardens
Greencombe, situated alongside the wooded slopes of Porlock overlooking the Bristol Channel, was started in 1946 by Horace Stroud. It is only a 3.5 acre strip, but full of beautiful and rare plants.
Porlock Bay Oysters
Porlock Bay Oysters are one of the unique tastes of Exmoor. We are now continuing with the proud tradition of oyster farming going back more than 100 years. Why not come and visit us at our fishery, see what we do and try our beautiful Pacific oysters.
Porlock Recreation Ground
Porlock has an outstanding recreation ground with great facilities including a children’s play area, two full sized football pitches, cricket area, floodlit tennis courts, bowling club and a pavillion.
Dovery Manor Museum
Dovery Manor dates from 1450 and was built on the site of a much earlier building. It contains a fine collection of photos of the infamous Porlock Hill, a map of historical sites, paintings, artefacts and much more.
West Somerset Rural Life Museum, Allerford
The Museum and Victorian School room lie in the pretty village of Allerford. The museum includes a facinating and extensive photographic archive of West Somerset.
Boatshed Museum
The Boatshed Museum is located in the wonderful little harbour of Porlock Weir. Derek Purvis, a local fisherman, photographer and local historian provides visitors with an eclectic collection of information and artefacts.
West Somerset Railway
Our heritage railway, a true country branch line of the old Great Western Railway, is full of fascination whether you are looking for a nostalgic ride back in time through lovely countryside or to study the railway and industrial heritage which our line preserves.
Ada in Porlock
Ada Lovelace, credited with writing the world’s first computer program in 1844, spent her honeymoon close to Porlock. During her many visits she shared new ideas, corresponding with leaders in the fields of science and mathematics such as Charles Babbage and Michael Faraday. Encouraged by her energies, Ada in Porlock is exploring and sharing her lover of science, music, art amd the beautiful Exmoor countryside.
Porlock Village Hall
Situated at the western end of the High Street at the bottom of Porlock Hill, the village hall offers a great location for weddings, parties, events, conferences, shows and much more. The original hall, now the large hall, was built by public subscription and fund raising with the foundation stone laid by Mary, Countess of Lovelace, in 1925. The small hall and adjacent kitchen and bar facilities were added in 1974 with a generous gift from Mr R Woodrow and donations from the people of Porlock.
Somerset & Exmoor Coast
Find more ways to explore the Somerset and Exmoor Coast within a five mile corridor from Brean to Porlock Weir with a series of articles created for the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival.
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