Porlock Bay from the West

Poole Navigation Minehead
Map Ref: SS860465 (locate via StreetMap)
Distances: Poole: 621m 993km, Minehead: 9m 14km

Porlock Bay North Devon & Somerset
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In October 1996, a combination of tides, wind and rain caused extensive flooding along the Exmoor coast. The shingle ridge along Porlock Bay was breached and as a result the route of the path no longer follows the shore-line, but deviates inland round the back of the marsh. Look out for maps showing the route in the area.

This photo was taken in autumn 1991.

This page is the copyright of Andrew Lack and the South West Coast Path Association gratefully acknowledges his permission to use his work on our website.