Wild Swim Atlas

    Pinkery Pond

    Challacombe, ExmoorLake on River Barle headwatersOpen to swim

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    Getting there

    Artificial freshwater pond formed in 1830 by the headwaters of the River Barle.

    Water
    Lake, River Barle headwaters
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguard

    Getting there

    Walk from the YHA layby on the B3358 for about one mile, using nearby paths.

    51.1656, -3.8278

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