Mountains & hills · South West England
Porlock Post
In or near Porlock.
Porlock Post — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 464 m.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Porlock Post is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 464 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porlock Post is a mountain located in South-West England. It serves as a notable viewpoint within the Exmoor National Park. The area is characterised by rugged terrain and scenic landscapes, making it a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a variety of trails and opportunities for outdoor activities in this picturesque region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1569, -3.6387
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Exford
- Postcode
- TA24 7NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- osm: n10286262392 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Great Rowbarrow
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Black Mires
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Little Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Alderman's Barrow at N of Almsworthy Common
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Nutscale Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.3 km
Exmoor National Park
National parks · 2.5 km
Exford
Villages · 2.6 km
Exford Bridge At Ngr Ss 8525 3836
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite
Campsites · 2.7 km
Exford Youth Hostel
Hostels · 2.7 km
Westermill Farm Campsite
Campsites · 3.4 km
Larkbarrow Corner
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Great Rowbarrow
Great Rowbarrow — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 510 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Black Mires
Black Mires — a hill or mountain in england south west.
📷 5Mountains & hills · South West England
Little Hill
Little Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 465 m.
📷 5Archaeological sites · South West England
Alderman's Barrow at N of Almsworthy Common
Alderman's Barrow at N of Almsworthy Common — burial mound on Exmoor.
📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · South West England
Nutscale Reservoir
Nutscale Reservoir — reservoir in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 3National parks · South West England
Exmoor National Park
Exmoor National Park — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Porlock Post
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite
Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
Exford Youth Hostel
Exford Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Westermill Farm Campsite
Westermill Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Horner Wood Scout Campsite
Horner Wood Scout Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Burrowhayes Caravan Park
Burrowhayes Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
The Old Ship Aground Public House
The Old Ship Aground Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Queens Hall, Minehead
Queens Hall, Minehead in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The London Inn
The London Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Blue Ball Inn
The Blue Ball Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Cafés · South West England
Castle Coffee House
Castle Coffee House — a café in england south west.
More mountains in this region
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porlock Post?
- Porlock Post is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7NU), in the parish of Exford.
- What is Porlock Post?
- Porlock Post — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 464 m.
- How do I get to Porlock Post?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24 7NU.
- Is Porlock Post a protected site?
- Yes — Porlock Post is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Porlock Post?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7NU. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.