Mountains & hills · South West England
Old Barrow Down
In or near West Anstey.
Old Barrow Down — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 394 m.
Roger Cornfoot — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Barrow Down is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 394 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: River Barle SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Exmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Barrow Down is a mountain located in South-West England. It features a prominent elevation and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, appealing to those interested in exploring natural terrains. The mountain's rugged terrain and natural beauty attract visitors looking for a scenic experience.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0829, -3.6694
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Withypool and Hawkridge
- Postcode
- TA24 7RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- osm: n10286262386 (ODbL)
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Withypool Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
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Hostels · 3.1 km
Round Hill
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Memorial to Froude Hancock
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Hawkridge
Villages · 3.6 km
Landacre Lane
Historic bridges · 3.6 km
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Withypool Stone Circle
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Withypool Stone Circle
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Withypool Hill
Withypool Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 398 m.
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Withypool Common
Withypool Common — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 428 m.
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Brimblecombe Hill
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Withypool Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Old Barrow Down
Places to stay
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Blindwell Bunkhouse
Blindwell Bunkhouse — a hostel in england south west.
📷 5Hotels · South West England
Tarr Farm Inn
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📷 5Hostels · South West England
Exford Youth Hostel
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Exmoor Youth Hostel Campsite
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Westermill Farm Campsite
Westermill Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The London Inn
The London Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms Public House
Kings Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Red Lion Public House
The Red Lion Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
The Bridge House Hotel
The Bridge House Hotel — a restaurant in england south west.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Blue Ball Inn
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Barrow Down?
- Old Barrow Down is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7RQ), in the parish of Withypool and Hawkridge.
- What is Old Barrow Down?
- Old Barrow Down — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 394 m.
- How do I get to Old Barrow Down?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24 7RQ.
- Is Old Barrow Down a protected site?
- Yes — Old Barrow Down is part of the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Old Barrow Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7RQ. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.