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Haldon Forest Dog Walk, Exeter, Devon

Haldon Forest Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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Haldon Forest on the edge of Dartmoor offers miles of traffic-free dog walking through Forestry England woodland. Multiple colour-coded trails, all off-lead. The forest is home to rare nightjars and the Lowman Green cycle trail — dogs run free on all walking routes.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterForest streams
LivestockNone expected
MudForest tracks firm but muddy off-path in winter
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Lawrence CastleA Gothic folly tower built in 1788 to commemorate General Lawrence — there are viewpoints across the Exe Estuary to the coast.

The route

Distance2.8 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 45 min
Climb↑ 74 m
RouteCircular

A 2.8 km circular dog walk from Exeter, with 74 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 74 m in total

Before you go

StartKiddens Trail, Ashton, TeignbridgeOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingHaldon Forest car park, EX6 7QR.
By train or busBus from Exeter (limited).
UnderfootMain tracks accessible.
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