Places to visit near

Porlock

Porlock is a town in Somerset district, Somerset, United Kingdom of about 1,213 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 40 churches, 30 forts & heritage and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are The Blessed Virgin Mary, Selworthy All Saints Church and Selworthy Beacon.

51.2089° N, 3.5956° WPop. 1,213

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Porlock

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:24 pm

36 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Porlock
  2. St Beuno's Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. St Mary Magdalenechurch · 30 min
  4. Dunkery Beaconviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. The Blessed Virgin Marychurch · 30 min
  6. Selworthy Beaconviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Porlock
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Porlock?

The Blessed Virgin Mary (church, about 4 km), Selworthy All Saints Church (church, about 4 km), Selworthy Beacon (viewpoint, about 4 km), St Beuno's Church (church, about 6 km), Dunkery Beacon (viewpoint, about 6 km), All Saints (church, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Porlock?

90 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 30 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest church to Porlock?

The Blessed Virgin Mary, about 4 km by road; Selworthy All Saints Church (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Porlock?

Dunster Castle, about 14 km by road; Bat's Castle (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Porlock?

Start in Porlock, visit St Beuno's Church, then St Mary Magdalene, then Dunkery Beacon, then The Blessed Virgin Mary, then Selworthy Beacon, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.