Porlock Hill

Porlock Hill
The start of Porlock Hill, where the toll road branches off to the right
Highest point
Elevation347.8 m (1,141 ft)[1]
ListingMarilyn
Coordinates51°12′25″N 3°36′19″W / 51.206873°N 3.605371°W / 51.206873; -3.605371
Geography
Porlock Hill is located in Exmoor
Porlock Hill
Porlock Hill
Exmoor, England
OS gridSS86384603
Topo mapOS Explorer OL9

Porlock Hill is a road west of Porlock, Somerset. It is part of the A39, connecting Porlock to Lynmouth and Barnstaple in Devon and is the steepest A-road in the United Kingdom, approaching 1 in 4 (25%) in places. A toll road is available which connects the same two endpoints at the top and bottom of the hill at an easier gradient.

  1. ^ "Detailed maps & routes to explore across the UK | OS Maps". Retrieved 27 April 2024.