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Haldon Forest Viewpoint – View of Exe Valley loop from Shillingford St. George

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Haldon Forest Viewpoint – View of Exe Valley loop from Shillingford St. George

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Haldon Forest Viewpoint – View of Exe Valley loop from Shillingford St. George

02:14

7.69km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 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. Take the right 'short cut' to cut the entire red in two (or take it to ride back to the start and do the new section again) or stay left to carry on along the new bit and then get onto the usual red.

This new section is nowhere near as challenging as the main red, but it's super fast and fun. As it spits you out on the fire track after a short distance, it's great for kids too, who can have a great time on this punchy gravel but bail before the red gets hairy. The way it's set up means it's easy to only do this bit, ride back to the start, and do it again and again.

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3.12 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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3.12 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 can see right across to the other side.

On a clear day, this view is always exceptional but autumn evenings or early mornings can be particularly special.

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4.44 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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6.07 km

Gravel Descent to Clapham from Best Western Hotel

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Ace gravel descent down towards Clapham from the Best Western hotel car park, albeit with plenty of holes to keep you on your toes!

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7.58 km

Fast Roads With Blind Corners

Highlight • Trail

7.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

2.75 km

1.11 km

120 m

Surfaces

2.67 km

2.27 km

1.92 km

530 m

227 m

< 100 m

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Haldon Forest Viewpoint – View of Exe Valley loop from Shillingford St. George

New Start of the Red Trail, Haldon Forest Park

Haldon Forest Viewpoint

View of Exe Valley

Picnic Area Near Belvedere House (Lawrence Castle)

Gravel Descent to Clapham from Best Western Hotel

Fast Roads With Blind Corners

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