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Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England
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COVID-19: not all facilities are available. Check website for more information.
Haldon Forest Park is made up of 3,500 acres of woodland, just 15 minutes from Exeter. Open 364 days a year, it’s the perfect place to immerse yourself in the great outdoors. With miles of trails for walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders, there’s something for everyone at Haldon Forest Park. Enjoy expansive views, exhilarating mountain biking, tree top adventures and orienteering courses. What will you discover?
Walking
Whether you’re looking for an easy-going trail for all abilities, play and adventure for the children or peace and quiet to observe the wildlife, we have a trail for you.
Cycling
Head out onto trails to suit all abilities and improve your technique on the Skills Area and Pump Loop.
Tramper hire
Explore the forest with family and friends using our all-terrain mobility scooters. Visit countrsidemobility.org for more information or call 0300 067 5826 to book.
Play
The whole forest is a playground but, if that’s not enough, we have play areas, a Discovery Trail packed with play features plus our popular Zog activity trail to enthral young visitors.
GoApe
Challenge yourself to a stunning high ropes course among the trees. Booking is advised: Call 0845 643 9215 or visit goape.co.uk
Nordic walking
A low impact way to boost your fitness in the forest. Visit nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk.
Horse riding
Miles of forest tracks and designated parking for horse boxes. Contact haldon.rangers@forestryengland.uk for access.
Forest Cycle Hire
Bikes available to suit the whole family, including tag-a-longs, child seats and mobility trikes. Guided rides can be arranged. Call Forest Cycle Hire on 01392 833768.
Cafe
Relax and refuel at The Ridge Café with a selection of homemade light bites and delicious cakes.
Segway
Glide through the forest in style on a Segway safari. Contact: 01392 660239 or visit go-segway.com.
Orienteering
Test your map reading skills with graded orienteering courses for all levels of experience.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Car Parking / Minibuses - All day | from £5.00 to £7.00 per ticket |
| Car Parking / Minibuses - up to 2 hours | from £3.00 to £4.00 per ticket |
| Car Parking / Minibuses - up to 4 hours | from £4.00 to £5.00 per ticket |
| Coach Parking - all day | £15.00 per ticket |
| Free Admission | Free |
| Membership | £38.00 per ticket |
Regular visitors can save money with a Forestry England membership for Haldon Forest Park, just £38 for parking for a whole year, and access to a range of exclusive benefits and discounts.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - The Ridge Cafe serves a delicious range of locally sourced food and drink.
- Picnic Site
COVID-19 Response
- 2m distancing in place
- Clear signage
- Contactless payment possible
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
- One way system
- Open now
- Outside seating
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
- Queuing system
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Socially distanced spaced seating
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Touch-free toilet facilities
Establishment Features
- Dog Friendly
- Dogs Accepted
- Event Venue - If you would like to hold your event at Haldon Forest Park please contact the Permissions desk via southpermissions.westengland @forestryengland.uk.
- Toilets
Key Features
- Families
- Forest Location
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Parking (charge) - Charges are for all day parking: Cars: £7 Coaches £15.00 Discovery Pass(Annual Car Parking Pass): Car £35.00
- Parking (charge) - see tariff above or visit https://www.forestryengland.uk/haldon-forest-park
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Located just off the A38, follow the brown signs for the forest park.
Haldon Forest Park, Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XR
Opening Times
| Open all year except Christmas Day (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020) |
|---|
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020
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