Although less than 200 years old, the precise reason why
ironmaster and landowner John Knight built Pinkery Pond has become
a mystery. Thought to be part of a mad-cap scheme to transport
copper ore from the high moor to Porlock, the earth bank dam and
beautiful reservoir have now matured to become almost
indistinguishable from the surrounding landscape.
Free parking is available at N 51° 08.910 W 003° 49.480. From
the car park follow the track north, past Pinkery Farm and on into
the wilderness. At the head of a tiny valley you will suddenly
become aware of the dam, beyond which is a little gem of a
reservoir.
The cache, a ½ litre clear container with a red lid, contains
all the normal bits and bobs…