We are the Dorset 4050 Ramblers. We are a friendly, mixed-age group of walkers.
The first of four available days of walking in and around the area of Porlock in Somerset. Check out the Event pages for more information on the Porlock Walking Weekend 2023.
This walk begins in Simonsbath village so is quite well south-west of Porlock, more towards central Exmoor. We will be climbing up the moor to reach the head of the River Exe, following both the Two Moors Way and then the Tarka Trail, high on the moor at about 490 metres (only slightly short of Exmoor's peak at Dunkery Beacon).
Great views can be expected along the way and we'll stop at pretty Pinkery Pond. From here we'll drop down the valley across wild moorland paths and tracks, then trace some of the undulating contours past Edgerley Stone and Sloley Stone to Mole's Chamber and tracking the roadside for a short while before again following some demanding contours to finally join the downhill stretch of road back into Simonsbath. Here we can take final refreshments at the Exmoor Forest Inn and/or make our way back to Porlock.
Booking
If you would like to join us on this walk, please book a provisional place on Eventbrite via the link in the box below. Numbers may be restricted at the discretion of the walk leader and anyone turning up without a confirmed booking risks not being permitted to start. If you have any queries please contact Andy (mobile 07786 377101) or Dave (mobile 07766 473720) or email: Dorset4050@hotmail.co.uk
Fitness
All participants are responsible for their own health and fitness to undertake this walk / programme. Our group walks at a fairly brisk pace, so it’s important you are used to walking hilly terrain and over these distances. Please contact us in advance if you have any concerns.
Food and drink
Make sure you bring enough snacks and drink to keep you going for the duration of the walk.
Pace
Circa 2.8 miles per hour.
Clothing
Bring layers and be prepared for anything.
Weather
This area is renowned for rapid and unexpected changes in visibility/weather (even at this time of the year), so come prepared.
Dogs
No dogs permitted.
Post walk refreshments
At the hotel bar in Simonsbath or people may chose to head straight for Porlock and join the Weirfest.
Check
Please check this website beforehand as sometimes walks have to be changed/ cancelled with little notice (albeit rarely).
Start point: Simonsbath - Ashcombe Car Park (donations box) Nearest postcode: TA24 7SH (turn off the main road down a rough lane with footpath sign). What3words: blast.utensil.educated
