Walk: Somerset Coast - Day 2: Porlock to Minehead
On day two we stay on the South West Coast Path in Exmoor National Park. Leaving Porlock we head to Bossington and then up to Hurlstone Point for the fantastic views of the south Wales coast and the many headlands that make up the start of this iconic trail.
As we head up the narrow path to the top of Exmoor, we reach the most remote and wildest parts of our journey. Here rugged cliffs overlook rocky coves while Exmoor ponies graze alongside gorse and bracken, and the sound of the red deer rut echoes across the moors in the autumn.
Leaving the moors we head down winding woodland paths to reach Minehead. Our route may depend on conditions on the day but the most rugged route keeps us by the sea and introduces the hills and combes that the South West Coast Path is famous for.
Along the entire Challenge route there are stamping stations for the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Trail Passport with maps, diary pages and spaces to collect stamps on your walk.
Look out for events, offers and promotions at the location of the walk each day, some of our supporters are timing activities to make your trip as enjoyable as possible with special treats such as packed lunches or cream teas available at the start or end of your day’s walking.
Due to the challenge nature for some participants of this walk, we have made the decision not to accept dogs on the walk.
