Mountains & hills · South West England
Chains Barrow
In or near Challacombe.
Chains Barrow — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 487 m.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Woody Bay · 6.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Chains Barrow is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 487 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chains Barrow is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area attracts outdoor enthusiasts for walking and climbing activities. Visitors can expect a natural landscape ideal for exploring the outdoors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1623, -3.8111
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Exmoor
- Postcode
- TA24 7LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Woody Bay — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: n6093252521 (ODbL)
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Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Sheepfold
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
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Long Chains Combe South — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Where to eat & stay near Chains Barrow
Places to stay
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Caffyns Farm
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chains Barrow?
- Chains Barrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LH), in the parish of Exmoor.
- What is Chains Barrow?
- Chains Barrow — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 487 m.
- How do I get to Chains Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LH.
- Is Chains Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Chains Barrow is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Chains Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7LH.