Dunkery Hill
Wheddon Cross to Luccombe · England
Distance5.3mi · 8.5 km
Drive time11 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
MoorlandValleyCoast
Moorland climb to Exmoor's highest beacon
This narrow road climbs from Wheddon Cross over the shoulder of Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor at 519 metres, toward Porlock. The heather moorland turns deep purple in late summer and the summit gives long views to the Bristol Channel and Wales. Mind the Exmoor ponies and sheep on the open moor, cattle grids and steep descents toward Porlock.
Where it runs
Wheddon CrossStart · England
LuccombeEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners26bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient16%≈ 1-in-6
Hairpins1tight bends
Climb221 mtotal ascent
Summit450 mhighest point · 1476 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
230 m rangeKnow before you go
- Exmoor ponies and sheep on moor
- Cattle grids
- Steep descents toward Porlock
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