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Britain By Car - A Motoring History

Porlock

An attractive village close to the Somerset coast, overhung by the hills of Exmoor.

Porlock Hill

Reputedly the steepest main (A) road in England.

Location
The A39, west of Porlock village.

Date
The road was opened around 1843, and was first climbed in a car on 26th August 1900.

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