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About Porlockford

Porlockford nestles within Exmoor National Park, just inland from the Somerset coast near Porlock Weir. Access is via the A39 Atlantic Highway, with the infamous Porlock Hill's 1-in-4 gradient providing a memorable descent into the area. About 16 EV charging points serve the locality. The village's thatched cottages feature distinctive red sandstone walls that glow warmly in the changing Exmoor light.

Where is Porlockford on the map?

Porlockford is in England, at 51.215, -3.623 - about 12 km west of Alcombe, Somerset.

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The closest airport to Porlockford is Bristol Airport, 91 km (about 1 h 39 min by car).

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