Barna Barrow

About Barna Barrow

Barna Barrow offers a masterclass in coastal drama, sitting high above the Bristol Channel. While its height is modest, the sheer drop to sea level and the haunting remnants of ancient earthworks make it feel far more grand than its three-hundred-meter stature suggests.

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• •It is home to Old Barrow, an Iron Age enclosure that likely served as a signal station during the Roman occupation. Its strategic position provided a clear line of sight across the treacherous waters of the Bristol Channel.
• •The summit area is dotted with Bronze Age burial mounds, proving that locals have been enjoying the scenery here for several millennia. It remains one of the most archaeologically rich spots on the northern Exmoor coast.
• •The fell is a prime spot for observing Exmoor ponies, a breed so ancient and stubborn they make most modern hikers look like rank amateurs. They have inhabited these windswept hills since long before the local roads were paved.
• •On exceptionally clear days, the peaks of the Brecon Beacons are visible across the water in Wales. It is the perfect place to stand and feel a quiet sense of superiority over the holidaymakers currently stuck in traffic on the M4.
• •The proximity to the County Gate car park means you can summit with the gear of a Himalayan expedition, only to be greeted by a toddler in flip-flops. It’s the ultimate destination for hikers who want mountain views with the walk-in effort of a supermarket run.