Coastal Walk from Bossington to Porlock with Nigel Phillips
Date: 11 May 2025
Start time: 10:00 am
Distance: 3 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Dogs: Welcome on a lead
Key Information:
Follow Walk Leader Nigel Phillips from Bossington to the shingle bank of Porlock along the coastal route.
Nigel is a marine and coastal ecologist who has written three books about the coast of Somerset.
Only a few National Parks in the United Kingdom can claim to have such vast coastal habitat at their disposal as Exmoor. The only salt marsh in Exmoor can be seen when strolling up the ridge at low tide. Porlock Marsh is a dynamic habitat. To investigate coastal ecosystems, including plants, birds, and coastal ecology, you will walk to Porlock shingle bank.
– Children welcome
– Dogs welcome on a lead
Photo credit to Charlotte Thomas
Starting Point:
National Trust Car Park, Bossington, Minehead TA24 8HF, UK
What 3 Words:
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Please note that our walks have a fee for adults: £5 for members and £8 for non-members, while children can join for free. Your ticket purchase helps support the organisation and delivery of the walk.
