About this road
The A39 climbs Porlock Hill, one of the steepest A-roads in Britain, crosses the top of Exmoor with views over the Bristol Channel, then drops down Countisbury Hill into Lynmouth.
Ride notes
- Very steep hill with tight bends at Porlock
- Steep descent at Countisbury Hill
- Exmoor ponies and sheep on open moor
Green lanes near this road
We don't have any green lanes recorded within 5 km of this road apart from 4 unnamed sections, which you can see on the Holloway map.
*Based on each lane's recorded designation. Legal status changes, so check each lane's current status on the Holloway map and the signs before you ride.
Fuel along the way
We don't have a fuel station recorded within 2 km of this road. Fill up before you set off.
Download the GPX
The full line of the road as a GPX file, for a sat nav or phone app. Free to download.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Cheddar Gorge68 km away
- Burrington Combe (B3134)68 km away
- Black Mountain Pass72 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.