Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.28 km

Riverside Path

Highlight • River

3.60 km

Old Beech Tree Rest Stop by the River Taw

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.75 km

Eggesford Castle

Highlight • Castle

3.96 km

Ancient Tree

Highlight • Forest

Its worth a stop and look

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4.40 km

Heywood Forest

Highlight • Forest

Free parking. Area good for mountain biking and gravel riding. Café nearby at Eggesford train station

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4.40 km

Heywood Castle Motte and Bailey

Highlight • Historical Site

Overlooking the TawValley, at the northern end of Heywood Wood, stand the remains of an early medieval motte and bailey castle. Motte and bailey castles are medieval fortifications introduced into …

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5.01 km

View of Eggesford House

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.27 km

Heywood Forest Parking

Highlight • Parking

There is free parking

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5.66 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

1.51 km

351 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

351 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 April

10°C

3°C

22 %

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Riverside Path – Eggesford Castle loop from Wembworthy

Riverside Path

Old Beech Tree Rest Stop by the River Taw

Eggesford Castle

Ancient Tree

Heywood Forest

Heywood Castle Motte and Bailey

View of Eggesford House

Heywood Forest Parking

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