Where is Wood Barrow?

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

How do I get to Wood Barrow?

The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LL.

Is Wood Barrow a protected site?

Yes — Wood Barrow is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Wood Barrow?

The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7LL.

Mountains & hills · South West England

Wood Barrow

In or near Challacombe.

Wood Barrow — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 480 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 · 5.2 km

Dog-friendly

Wood Barrow is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 480 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

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Wood Barrow is a mountain located in South-West England. It is notable for its natural landscape and panoramic views of the surrounding area, attracting walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The terrain offers various routes for hiking, making it accessible for different skill levels. Visitors can expect a mix of challenging paths and easier trails amid scenic vistas.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.1673, -3.8375
District: Somerset
Parish: Exmoor
Postcode: TA24 7LL
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
Nearest railway station: Woody Bay — 5.2 km

Sources

osm: n10286262394 (ODbL)

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Archaeological sites · South West England

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Burial mounds & barrows · South West England

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Archaeological sites · South West England

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

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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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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Edgerley Stone

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Where to eat & stay near Wood Barrow

Places to stay

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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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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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Caravan parks · South West England

Lynmouth Holiday Park

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

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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

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Campsites · South West England

Sunny Lyn Holiday Park

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

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Campsites · South West England

Caffyns Farm

Caffyns Farm — a campsite in england south west.

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