No 9 - The Chains

Discover some of the wildest parts of Exmoor

Pinkery Pond

Route Info

Discover some of the remotest parts of Exmoor's open moorland as you encounter the mysterious Pinkery Pond, ancient burial mounds and the site of the 19th century Acland Arms inn at Moles Chamber used for distribution of brandy and other smuggled goods.

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Distance  -  9 km ( about 5.5 miles)  -  Time  -  about 3 hours

This route is one of our top 12 classic longer walks - check them all out here.

Link to route on Ordnance Survey mapping

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