Heywood Forest Parking – View of Eggesford House loop from Wembworthy

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Heywood Forest Parking – View of Eggesford House loop from Wembworthy

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5.0

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Heywood Forest Parking – View of Eggesford House loop from Wembworthy

00:48

7.08km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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2.14 km

Heywood Forest Parking

Highlight • Parking

There is free parking

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2.40 km

View of Eggesford House

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.01 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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3.04 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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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

3.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.11 km

2.08 km

1.77 km

103 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

18°C

11°C

47 %

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Heywood Forest Parking – View of Eggesford House loop from Wembworthy

Heywood Forest Parking

View of Eggesford House

Heywood Forest

Heywood Castle Motte and Bailey

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