One of the videos produced by Exmoor National Park Authority for its selection of walks.

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00:01This walk explores the mysterious and salty marshes of Porlock

00:05and walks along the Shingle Ridge overlooking the sea.

00:09Here's all you need to know about visiting.

00:11This route starts from the busy village of Porlock

00:14where there are several well signposted car parks.

00:18Be sure to check the tide times before you plan your visit.

00:22Porlock village is one of the largest on Exmoor

00:25and has a long history of settlements

00:29and a great selection of shops, pubs, cafes, accommodation and places to visit.

00:36The route takes you along the boardwalk

00:38showing you the strange and otherworldly landscape of Porlock Marsh and out to sea.

00:43It then takes you past the picturesque village of Bossington and back through farmland.

00:53When the tail end of Hurricane Lily hit the coast in October 1996

00:58Porlock Marsh changed forever.

01:00Although the change from Freshwater Marsh to Salt Marsh

01:03has meant a loss of some features such as reedbed,

01:06new habitats have developed in response to the saltier conditions.

01:13Glasswort and Sea Perth Plain thrive in this brackish and frequently flooded marshlands.

01:19When high tides flood in, fish will enter the marsh for food and shelter,

01:25followed by predators such as sea bass and fishing birds such as heron.

01:31The muddy creeks are perfect for wading birds that you can often see probing the mud for mollusks.

01:38As the marsh continues to change, it will be fascinating to see how the wildlife adapts to the evolving environment

01:45and to see what species make this special place home.

01:50In the 1800s, lime was really significant for farming

01:53and it was used to fertilise Exmoor's acidic soil.

01:57When it became cheaper to crush the limestone,

01:59the kilns were no longer needed and have been unused for over a hundred years.

02:10When you reach the Hamlet of Bossington,

02:12turn right and head back to Porlock where you can pick up some delicious fish and chips.

02:17It's so reassuring to know that in the face of adversity,

02:23wildlife and humans really can adapt to changing environments.

02:28If you'd like to explore more fascinating places,

02:31then please visit exmoorwalks.org and we'll see you then.

02:47How do you do this?

02:49I'm going to go over here each other.

02:52Second, I can see you then.

02:53I have to be sure to take a look at that.

02:55I'm going to go over here.

02:57How do you see it?

02:58I want to go over there.

03:01I can see it in the beginning to go through the Television.

03:04The afternoon then at the beginning,

03:07that's been full connection.

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