In Praise of Porlock   Leave a comment

You can go there on a rainy day.

Porlock Bay has been a tidal marsh for over a decade, since the sea was allowed to breach the old sea defences in a classic example of ‘managed retreat’.

 Porlock, Somerset

The harbour area is called Porlock Weir, but there isn’t a weir.

Porlock, Somerset

Porlock has boats. Most of the time, they don’t float as there is a 50 foot tidal range.

Porlock, Somerset

The hill behind Porlock Weir is Selworthy Beacon. The quiet car park on top is a great place for overnight camping and lets you wake up to a lovely view in the morning.

Porlock, Somerset

There is a large and unidentified structure sinking into the beach.

Porlock, Somerset

They don’t like smugglers in Porlock.

Porlock, Somerset

There is nothing to do in Porlock.

Porlock, Somerset

Posted May 10, 2007 by MRY in Somerset

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