{"id":442,"date":"2025-09-30T10:43:05","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=442"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T17:18:51","slug":"porlock-weir-visitors-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-weir-visitors-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Porlock Weir &#8211; A Visitors Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* boe-article-css *\/\n#kad-banner, .headerclass, .topclass, #topbar,\n.footerclass, #containerfooter, .home-footer,\n.wp-megamenu-main-wrapper, .wpmm-nav-wrap,\n#nav-main, .nav-main, #mobile-nav,\n.elementor-location-header, .elementor-location-footer,\n.kad-header-wrap, .kad-desktop-header,\nheader.banner, footer.footer-area,\n#header, #footer, .home-wrapper {\n    display: none !important;\n    visibility: hidden !important;\n    height: 0 !important;\n    overflow: hidden !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    padding: 0 !important;\n}\nbody { background: #f5f5f0 !important; 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Of course, I do love all of Exmoor, but there is something particularly special about Porlock Weir. Many others feel the same \u2014 countless visitors stumble across this quiet spot and soon find themselves drawn back year after year, falling ever more fond of this seemingly secret harbour hamlet.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"580\">What\u2019s Porlock Weir all about?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"894\">Driving west from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-visitors-guide\/\">Porlock<\/a>, this is the last chance to reach the sea before the road winds its way back up the cliffs and on towards Devon. Fortunately, a handy car park means you can leave your wheels behind for an amble around the boats, along the marsh, and out onto the shingle ridge and stony beach beyond.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1515\">Although tranquil today, Porlock Weir has played an important role in the life of eastern Exmoor over the centuries. In fact, the sea route was once the easiest way to travel up and down the coast. Trade in the 18th and 19th centuries included corn, flour, bark for tanning, bricks, and oysters bound for Bristol. Interestingly, not all of these exports are a thing of the past. A community project launched in 2013 has revived oyster farming here. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.porlockbayoysters.co.uk\/\">Porlock Bay Oysters<\/a>, now hold the top \u2018A\u2019 classification from the Food Standards Agency \u2014 the first site in England and Wales to achieve this rating for Pacific oysters.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/52516356282_73f1ef9773_b.jpg\" alt=\"porlock weir village guide\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/52516356282_73f1ef9773_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/52516356282_73f1ef9773_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/52516356282_73f1ef9773_b-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photogarphy by Shaun Davey<\/h5>\n<h3 data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1543\">Porlock Weir Harbour<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1753\">A small flotilla of yachts and fishing boats sits in the harbour. Many often appear stranded on the mud, yet the dramatic rise and fall of the Bristol Channel tide means they never wait long to float again.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock-weir\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/newsletter-button-6.png\" alt=\"porlock weir\" width=\"1024\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/newsletter-button-6.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/newsletter-button-6-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/newsletter-button-6-768x107.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/53793217294_99131bd916_c.jpg\" alt=\"porlock wier village guide\" width=\"932\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/53793217294_99131bd916_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/53793217294_99131bd916_c-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/53793217294_99131bd916_c-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 932px) 100vw, 932px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Photogarphy by Shaun Davey<\/h5>\n<p>The harbour dock-gates are equally fascinating. They are used to hold back tidal water and then release it in a rush, flushing away the stones that drift in with the tide. As a result, the inner harbour remains clear. Cross the dock-gate bridge and you\u2019ll step onto \u2018Turkey Island\u2019 for a different perspective \u2014 complete with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock-weir\/western-cottage\">Western Cottage<\/a>, sitting pretty in yellow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/first_202408080401262.jpg\" alt=\"porlock weir village guide\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/first_202408080401262.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/first_202408080401262-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/first_202408080401262-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/first_202408080401262-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2151\">Porlock Weir Beach<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2510\">Behind the harbour, the quiet marshland makes a lovely flat expanse for dogs to let off steam. Just a couple of minutes\u2019 walk takes you over the shingle ridge and onto the stony beach. From here, the view out to sea is striking, with cliffs stretching in both directions to cast shifting shadows across the water in shades of grey, pink, blue, and silver.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2512\" data-end=\"2699\">Although there is no designated footpath, you can keep walking west along the beach towards the rocky cliffs. With persistence, you may even come across the half-buried Smugglers\u2019 Cave.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"3100\">To the east, the beach sweeps in a huge curve towards Porlock. The landscape here has changed dramatically in recent decades. For many years, the ridge was artificially re-shaped to hold back the sea from farmland. However, since a natural breach in 1996, the marsh now floods at every high tide. Consequently, a unique ecosystem has developed, recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3102\" data-end=\"3132\">Eat, drink and be merry!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3516\">Back at the heart of the harbour, you\u2019ll find a handful of inviting spots. Whether you fancy a coffee at Harbour House Coffee Shop, browsing the Harbour Gallery, or a memorable lunch at Porlock Weir Hotel or Locanda on the Weir, there\u2019s plenty of choice. For something more traditional, grab a pint at the <a href=\"http:\/\/shipinnporlockweir.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ship Inn (known locally as the Bottom Ship) <\/a>and soak up the salty sea air.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-453 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7220-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7220-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7220-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7220-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_7220.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3556\">Holiday cottages in Porlock Weir<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3851\">We have a stunning selection of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/affiliates\/idevaffiliate.php?id=100&amp;url=451\">cottages in Porlock Weir<\/a> available for your self-catering getaway. Moreover, staying in the hamlet itself gives you the chance to experience this magical place at all hours of the day \u2014 from sunrise on the beach to stargazing under Exmoor\u2019s famous Dark Skies.<\/p>\n<h2>Holiday Cottages in Porlock Weir<\/h2>\n<p>We have a stunning selection of \u00a0available to let for your self-catering get away.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock-weir\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/newsletter-button-6.png\" alt=\"porlock weir\" width=\"1024\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/newsletter-button-6.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/newsletter-button-6-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/newsletter-button-6-768x107.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/stay-in-porlock-weir\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8036\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cottage-Locations-1.gif\" alt=\"Porlock Weir Cottages\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1120\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3902\">Handy information for visiting Porlock Weir<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"4083\">\n<li data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3959\">\n<p data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3959\">The beach and most caf\u00e9s and pubs are dog-friendly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"4028\">\n<p data-start=\"3962\" data-end=\"4028\">Parking is plentiful in the harbourside car park (small charge).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4083\">\n<p data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4083\">Public toilets are available close to the harbour.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Things to do in &amp; around Porlock Weir<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Walk up to <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/culbone-church-hidden-sanctuary-woods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Culbone Church<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Wander through <a href=\"https:\/\/greencombe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greencombe Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Step back in time at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allerfordmuseum.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Allerford Rural Life Museum<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.doverymanormuseum.org.uk\/boat-shed-museum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porlock Weir Boat Shed Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Find a souvenir or browse the talent of <a href=\"http:\/\/exmoorglass.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exmoor Glass<\/a>\u00a0or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harbourgalleryandcafe.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harbour Gallery and Cafe<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Walk to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-visitors-guide\/\">Porlock<\/a> and back via this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/circular-walk-porlock-weir-to-porlock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">circular 4 mile loop<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Visit nearby villages of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunster\/\">Dunster<\/a>\u00a0or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do-in-minehead\/\">Minehead<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Head west to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/lynton-visitors-guide\/\">Lynton<\/a> to walk the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/valley-of-the-rocks-exmoor\/\">Valley of the Rocks<\/a> or ride on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/lynton-lynmouth-cliff-railway\/\">Cliff Railway<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Get active outdoors with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.exmooradventures.co.uk\/\">Exmoor Adventures<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/www.channeladventure.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Channel Adventure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoor-bike-hire\/\">Hire a bike<\/a> to explore the region; test your fitness riding up <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Porlock_Hill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porlock Hill<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Other Useful Exmoor Guides<\/h2>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-1889\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-104-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-1889 ml-slider has-dots-nav has-carousel-mode ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Exmoor General\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"300\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_1889\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_1889\" class=\"flexslider\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1890 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-01-31 10:12:53\" data-filename=\"IMG_0355-1-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/porlock-visitors-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/IMG_0355-1-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"A Visitors Guide to Porlock\" class=\"slider-1889 slide-1890 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Porlock, Somerset\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Porlock | Visitors Guide<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1891 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-01-31 10:14:34\" data-filename=\"IMG_5994-1-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/dunster\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5994-1-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"A Visitors Guide to Dunster\" class=\"slider-1889 slide-1891 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Dunster, Somerset\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Dunster | Visitors Guide<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1893 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-01-31 10:16:06\" data-filename=\"Minehead-accommodation-e1517395225874-300x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do-in-minehead\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Minehead-accommodation-e1517395225874-300x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"Things to do in Minehead\" class=\"slider-1889 slide-1893 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Minehead, Somerset\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Things to Do in Minehead<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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