Natural landmarks · South West England
Porlock Bay
In or near Porlock.
Porlock Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Porlock Bay is a named natural feature in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porlock Bay is a natural landmark located in South-West England. It is characterised by its scenic coastline and the surrounding areas of Exmoor National Park. The bay offers opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and enjoying coastal views. The combination of rugged cliffs and tidal waters contributes to its distinctive landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2333, -3.6167
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Porlock
- Postcode
- TA24 8PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640086 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porlock Bay?
- Porlock Bay is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8PD), in the parish of Porlock.
- What is Porlock Bay?
- Porlock Bay — a natural feature in england south west.
- How do I get to Porlock Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24 8PD.
- Is Porlock Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Porlock Bay is part of the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Porlock Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8PD. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.