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Scenic drives in Somerset and Devon, England

Explore Somerset and Devon, England by road. Compare published Remapped routes, estimated driving times, distances and highlights before choosing your next drive. Roads featured include B3223, A39, B3224.

11–46 milesRoute distances

23–93 minEstimated driving

1Circular routes

Short on time? A39 Exmoor Coast Road: Porlock to Lynton has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 23 minutes before stops.

Somerset and Devon, England

B3223 Exmoor Road: Dulverton to Lynmouth

23 miles46 minPoint-to-point

Take the B3223 from Dulverton across Exmoor towards Lynmouth, linking woodland bends with the open moor. A direct, established driving-road choice between the inland gateway and the north Devon coast.

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Exmoor

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Somerset and Devon, England

A39 Exmoor Coast Road: Porlock to Lynton

11 miles23 minPoint-to-point

A focused crossing of the A39’s dramatic Exmoor section, climbing from Porlock and descending Countisbury towards Lynmouth. Choose this short coastal-road option instead of the larger moorland loops.

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Exmoor coast

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Somerset and Devon, England

Exmoor Coast and High Country Loop

29 miles51 minCircular

Link Porlock and Lynmouth before turning inland through Simonsbath and Exford for an Exmoor circuit. The route combines wooded coastal slopes with higher, more open country across the interior.

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Exmoor coast road
High Exmoor

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Somerset and Devon, England

Exmoor and North Devon Coast Grand Drive

46 miles1 hr 33 minPoint-to-point

Take the A39 across Exmoor’s coastal country, then continue around North Devon through Combe Martin and Ilfracombe towards Barnstaple. This longer point-to-point outing combines steep wooded coast roads with more open western approaches.

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Porlock Hill
North Devon coast

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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

A39 Exmoor Coast Road: Porlock to Lynton is the shortest by route distance, at 11 miles, with an estimated driving time of 23 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

Exmoor and North Devon Coast Grand Drive is the longest by route distance, at 46 miles. Its estimated driving time is 1 hr 33 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

1 route starts and finishes in the same place, including Exmoor Coast and High Country Loop. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

Can I customise one of these drives?

Yes. Open a drive and choose Customise this route to edit a copy in the road trip planner. Sign in to customise and save your version. You can change stops or plan several days.