| Coordinates: | 51.209, -3.631 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SS 86 46 |
| Population: | 1,213 |
| Dialling code: | 01643 (Minehead) |
Porlock is a village and civil parish on the northern fringe of Exmoor in the county of Somerset, England. It sits beneath the steep slopes of Porlock Hill and overlooks Porlock Bay, with a mix of coastal salt marsh, dunes and moorland that draws walkers and birdwatchers; nearby Porlock Weir is a tiny historic harbour and tidal inlet.
Locally the economy mixes farming with tourism, small shops, pubs and a handful of artists and craftspeople, while community life revolves around village events and services; historically the area has ancient field systems and a long maritime connection. Culturally it enjoys a famous literary association thanks to Samuel Taylor Coleridge and the legendary "person from Porlock", a quirky footnote that often colours visitors' impressions.
Postcode districts covering Porlock
Most populated places nearby
- Barry 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Bridgend 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Coity Higher 22 miles35.5 km
- Barnstaple 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Penarth 24.9 miles40 km
- Tiverton 22.4 miles36 km
- Porthcawl 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Llantwit Major 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Minehead 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Ilfracombe 21.2 miles34.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Porlock Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Luccombe Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Oare Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Selworthy Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Minehead Without Parish 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Exford Built-up area 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Wootton Courtenay Built-up area 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Cutcombe Parish 6 miles9.6 km
- Brendon and Countisbury Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Timberscombe Parish 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Minehead Built-up area 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Winsford Parish 7 miles11.3 km
Example postcodes in Porlock
TA24 8LZ, TA24 8QD, TA24 8NS, TA24 8QG, TA24 8LD, TA24 8QW, TA24 8QQ, TA24 8LW, TA24 8PS … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 18 miles28.9 km
- Exeter International Airport 34.1 miles54.9 km
- Minehead Railway Station 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Dunster Railway Station 8.4 miles13.6 km
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Schools in Porlock
- St Dubricius C of E VA School Primary
Local points of interest
- 15th Century Thatched Chapel Historic site 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Periton Park Court Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Minehead Harbour Harbour 6.8 miles11 km
- National Trust Dunster Working Watermill Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Dunster Castle Gardens Gardens 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Brendon Hills Hill 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Kilve Beach Beach 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Quantock Hills Hill 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Barry Harbour Harbour 19.6 miles31.5 km