Cycling to the Highest Point in Exmoor – Dunkery Beacon Adventure

Join me as I explore the wild beauty of Exmoor National Park by bike — climbing through ancient woodlands, peaceful villages, and rugged moorland, all the way to the highest point in Somerset, the windswept summit of Dunkery Beacon (519m). This ride starts from Bossington Hall, heads through the charming village of Porlock, climbs steeply through Hawkcombe Woods and Horner Woods, pushes up to the open Exmoor moors, and finally reaches Dunkery Beacon — before a rocky descent through Brockwell, Luccombe, Allerford, and back to where it began. It was steep, rocky, and definitely a challenge — but the views, wildlife, and peaceful atmosphere of Exmoor made it one of my most rewarding rides so far. Come along for the adventure — wrong turns, wild ponies, tired legs, and all! ⸻ 📍 Route Highlights • Start: Bossington Hall, near Porlock Bay • Pass through: Porlock, Hawkcombe, Horner Woods, Stoke Pero, Brockwell, Luccombe, Allerford • Summit: Dunkery Beacon (highest point on Exmoor & in Somerset – 519m) • Terrain: Mix of quiet lanes, gravel tracks, bridleways, woodland paths & rocky moorland trails • Wildlife: Exmoor ponies, red deer (if you’re lucky!), cows, and plenty of birds