Porlock Hill
A39Bossington to North Devon · England
Distance11.7mi · 19 km
Drive time27 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
CoastMoorland
One of the steepest A-roads in England, climbing Exmoor's coast in tight hairpins.
The A39 up Porlock Hill is among the steepest main roads in the country, climbing the Exmoor coast in a series of 1-in-4 hairpins above the sea. Use a low gear, mind the brakes on the descent, and consider the gentler toll road if you're unsure.
Where it runs
BossingtonStart · England
North DevonEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners18bends
Tightness8of 10
Max gradient25%≈ 1-in-4
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb421 mtotal ascent
Summit422 mhighest point · 1385 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
405 m rangeKnow before you go
- Severe 1-in-4 hairpins
- Brake fade on descent
- Not for large vehicles
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