scenic viewpoint
Dunkery Beacon
The highest point on Exmoor and in Somerset at 519 m, with views to the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor on clear days.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Williton
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Williton
Williton works well as a base: 20 minutes from Nether Stowey, 20km from Porlock Hill (A39).
Williton is in England, United Kingdom, with about 2,600 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Nether Stowey, about 12 km away.
Williton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England. The village lies 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Watchet, and 14 miles (23 km) north-west of Taunton, its post town. As well as the village itself, the parish also covers surrounding rural areas, including the hamlets of Stream to the south-west and Doniford onRead more
the coast to the north-east, where there is a Haven Holidays centre. At the 2021 census, the parish had a population of 2,833.
Williton station is on the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway. The line also has a station at Doniford Halt.
Williton is twinned with Neung-sur-Beuvron in the Loir-et-Cher département of France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Williton?
Within an hour or so of Williton: Dunkery Beacon (18 km), Porlock Hill (A39) (20 km), Porlock Hill (21 km), Tarr Steps (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Williton?
The nearest famous roads are Porlock Hill, Countisbury Hill and Cheddar Gorge Road (B3135).
Where is Williton?
Williton is in England, United Kingdom, about 12 km from Nether Stowey.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,644
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.1624, -3.3221
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Williton
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Porlock Hill (A39)
One of England's steepest A-roads at 1-in-4 with hairpins out of Porlock onto Exmoor; a toll road offers a gentler alternative.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Porlock Hill
Britain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.
21 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
Tarr Steps
A 17-span prehistoric-style clapper bridge across the River Barle on Exmoor, repeatedly rebuilt after floods.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Watersmeet
A wooded gorge where Hoar Oak Water joins the East Lyn, with a National Trust tea garden in a former fishing lodge.
34 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Countisbury Hill
A long 1-in-4 climb on the A39 out of Lynmouth onto Exmoor, with sweeping views over the Bristol Channel.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Lynmouth
A harbour village where the East and West Lyn rivers meet the sea, rebuilt after the catastrophic flood of 1952.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway
A water-powered funicular opened in 1890, climbing 152 m of 1-in-1.75 cliff between the two villages.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Williton
- 18 kmDunkery BeaconThe highest point on Exmoor and in Somerset at 519 m, with views to the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor on clear days.
- 20 kmPorlock Hill (A39)One of England's steepest A-roads at 1-in-4 with hairpins out of Porlock onto Exmoor; a toll road offers a gentler alternative.
- 21 kmPorlock HillBritain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.
- 23 kmTarr StepsA 17-span prehistoric-style clapper bridge across the River Barle on Exmoor, repeatedly rebuilt after floods.
- 34 kmCountisbury HillA long 1-in-4 climb on the A39 out of Lynmouth onto Exmoor, with sweeping views over the Bristol Channel.
- 41 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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