Hurlstone point () is a promontory of land between Porlock Weir and Minehead in the

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. Hurlstone Point marks the boundary between Porlock Bay and Blue Anchor Bay in the Bristol Channel and is on the South West Coast Path. There is a coastguard lookout shelter on the point. The rocks, including a large slab known as "coastguard wall" are popular with climbers. In 2007 a cyclist was rescued after falling down the cliff.

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