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Haldon Forest Viewpoint – View of Exe Valley loop from Dunchideock

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Haldon Forest Viewpoint – View of Exe Valley loop from Dunchideock

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5.0

(2)

209

runners

Haldon Forest Viewpoint – View of Exe Valley loop from Dunchideock

01:42

13.9km

330m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.71 km

New Start of the Red Trail, Haldon Forest Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Haldon Forest Park opened the new start to the red trail in mid December 2023 and it's fantastic. It's packed gravel with berms at the start, then splits in two. …

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3.77 km

Haldon Forest MTB Skills Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Step ups, boardwalk, drop offs, berms and tabletops; there are a few different things to practice here in a small area. Most features are progressive, so you can start small …

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3.89 km

Pump Track at Haldon Forest Park

Highlight • MTB Park

The pump track at Haldon Forest Park is found next to the cafe building and children's play park, and is best suited to toddlers and young children learning to ride. …

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4.49 km

Haldon Forest Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

This sheltered viewpoint is on the family friendly, multi-user trail at Haldon Forest. Big views over the flat lands around Exeter and towards the coast at Exmouth.

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4.49 km

View of Exe Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

As you round the corner on Haldon's Discovery Trail, the woods fall back and the views open up. Looking east, the Exe Valley drops down before your eyes and you …

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9.01 km

Great Haldon

Forest

9.55 km

Trail Running in Haldon Forest

Highlight • Trail

10.4 km

The Ridge Café, Haldon Forest Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Brilliant little cafe at the heart of Haldon Forest Park, just next to the car park, bike hire and loos.

There's both inside and outside seating, so you can sit …

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12.1 km

Picnic Area Near Belvedere House (Lawrence Castle)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely little sheltered spot with a couple of picnic benches just down from Belvedere House. A great little secret place to rest on a cycle or walk. A short walk up the path to Belvedere House (Lawrence Castle)

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.74 km

4.30 km

2.21 km

950 m

324 m

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.61 km

2.99 km

2.46 km

1.63 km

114 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 22 June

30°C

18°C

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Haldon Forest Viewpoint – View of Exe Valley loop from Dunchideock

New Start of the Red Trail, Haldon Forest Park

Haldon Forest MTB Skills Park

Pump Track at Haldon Forest Park

Haldon Forest Viewpoint

View of Exe Valley

Trail Running in Haldon Forest

The Ridge Café, Haldon Forest Park

Picnic Area Near Belvedere House (Lawrence Castle)

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