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About North Poorton

North Poorton is a small West Dorset village reached via the A356 from Dorchester or the A37/A356 route from further afield. The B3163 offers a prettier approach through traditional countryside. Local routes connect to Powerstock, Nettlecombe and other nearby hamlets within a few kilometres. About 30 public EV chargers serve the area, mainly in Bridport. The village's 13th-century church features a rare surviving wooden bell tower.

Where is North Poorton on the map?

North Poorton is in England, at 50.781, -2.682 - about 3 km south-west of Hooke.

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South Poorton1 mi 37 sPowerstock2 mi 10 minMerriott, Dorset2 mi 10 minNettlecombe, Dorset2 mi 10 minHooke2 mi 10 minClift3 mi 10 minLoscombe3 mi 10 minWest Milton3 mi 10 minToller Whelme3 mi 15 minHigher Kingcombe3 mi 15 minMangerton3 mi 15 minToller Porcorum4 mi 15 minMelplash4 mi 15 minLower Kingcombe4 mi 15 minThe Mount, Dorset4 mi 15 min

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The closest airport to North Poorton is Exeter International Airport, 67 km (about 1 h 10 min by car). Other airports nearby: Bournemouth Airport.

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