The Chains loop — Exmoor National Park
The Chains loop — Exmoor National Park
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The Chains loop — Exmoor National Park
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9.51km
180m
Hiking
The Chains loop in Exmoor National Park offers a moderate hiking experience, taking you through wild upland moorland. This 5.9-mile (9.5 km) route, with an elevation gain of 586 feet (178 metres), typically takes around 2 hours and 38 minutes to complete. You will traverse tussock-ridden plateaux, often wet underfoot,…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
2.10 km
Chains Barrow Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
3.42 km
Pinkery Pond
Highlight • Natural
Tip by
4.08 km
Wood Barrow
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
9.51 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.54 km
1.72 km
534 m
369 m
345 m
Surfaces
7.06 km
2.11 km
345 m
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