Where is Chains Barrow?

Chains Barrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LH), in the parish of Exmoor.

How do I get to Chains Barrow?

The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 6.9 km away. The nearest town is Challacombe. 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.

Mountains & hills · South West England

Chains Barrow

In or near Challacombe.

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Chains Barrow — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 487 m.

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

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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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Burial mounds & barrows · South West England

Chains Barrow

Chains Barrow — a burial mound in South West England, United Kingdom.

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Archaeological sites · South West England

Chains Barrow

Chains Barrow — archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.

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Mountains & hills · South West England

Hoaroak Hill

Hoaroak Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 475 m.

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Archaeological sites · South West England

Long Chains Combe South

Long Chains Combe South — an archaeological site in South West England, United Kingdom.

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Windmills · South West England

Long Chains Combe South: two standing stones 380m south west of the sheepfold

Long Chains Combe South: two standing stones 380m south west of the sheepfold — a post mill in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Archaeological sites · South West England

Long Chains Combe North

Long Chains Combe North — an archaeological site in South West England, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Chains Barrow

Places to stay

Upper Barle Valley - geograph.org.uk - 3675564

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Hostels · South West England

Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre)

Pinkery Farm (Expedition Centre) — a hostel in england south west.

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Caravan parks · South West England

Lynmouth Holiday Park

Lynmouth Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

↗ coastandcountryparks.co.uk

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Campsites · South West England

Sunny Lyn Holiday Park

Sunny Lyn Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ sunnylyn.co.uk

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Campsites · South West England

The Camping & Caravanning Club Lynton.

The Camping & Caravanning Club Lynton. — a campsite in england south west.

Free↗ campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

Parracombe, by the Fox and Goose inn - geograph.org.uk - 5846307

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B&Bs · South West England

Fox And Goose

Fox And Goose — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

Free↗ foxandgooseinnexmoor.co.uk

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Campsites · South West England

Caffyns Farm

Caffyns Farm — a campsite in england south west.

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