Hurlstone point () is a promontory of land between
Porlock Weir and
Minehead in the
Exmoor
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National Park on the coast of
Somerset
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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.
References
Headlands of Somerset
Exmoor
Bristol Channel
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