Exmoor Mountain Biking, Minehead & Porlock

Exmoor Mountain Biking – Minehead & Porlock (Somerset) sits around Dunkery Beacon, Horner Woods, Minehead and Porlock/Porlock Weir. Expect steep climbs, long natural singletrack descents and classic bridleways such as Hawkcombe, plus signed loops and guided options from local providers.

Trails & Areas

Dunkery, Horner Woods & Minehead — Trailforks lists ~69 MTB trails (~90 km total) clustered around Webbers Post, Horner, Periton/Hopcott and Minehead.
Trail overview →

• Hawkcombe & Horner loop — 28.8 km / ~979 m ↑; tough climbs, rewarding singletrack descents. Route (Trailforks) →
• Horner → Porlock Weir loop — 24.0 km / ~964 m ↑; steep Exmoor climbs, scenic woods and coast. Route (Trailforks) →
• Worthy Wood → Hawkcombe — 16.6 km / ~733 m ↑; climb to Hawkcombe Head then bridleway down to Porlock. Route (Trailforks) →
• Selworthy, Horner & Periton Hill — 35.4 km / ~1,140 m; expert loop from Minehead. Guide (Komoot) →
• MBR “Britain’s Best Singletrack” (Exmoor) — ~23 mi intermediate route near Minehead, featuring classic bridleways and moorland. Route (Trailforks) → • Background: MBR route article →

Guiding & Hire

Exmoor Adventures (Porlock Weir) — bike/e-bike hire, guided rides and mapped loops (e.g., Porlock Hill–Hawkcombe–Horner 20.23 km, “Moderate”).
Mountain biking → · Bike routes & PDFs →

Location & Access

Base towns: Minehead and Porlock/Porlock Weir (Exmoor National Park). Expect steep gradients, natural surfaces and mixed-use bridleways — ride courteously and yield where appropriate.

Address

Exmoor Adventures (base)
Porlock Weir, Somerset, UK
exmooradventures.co.uk

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