Best Haldon Race Course Walk

1 hour walks

Haldon Race Course's popularity dates back to the beginning of the 19th century.

Point of InterestHaldon Racecourse
Deer

Difficulty:

Distance:2.4 miles

This easy walk reflects the beauty & majesty of Haldon Forest and runs along part of Haldon Racecourse - second highest and longest in Britain .

It is hard to image that Haldon was once just moorland, exposed to wind and rain !

Haldon Racecourse

No lanes, just paths and well maintained tracks.

Walks nearby:

Haldon Obelisk, Haldon West

length:
2.4 miles
time:
1 hr 5 mins
terrain:
tracks bridle/ paths
 
main roads
0 %
yes
altitude range
175 - 235 m
quality of track
***
stiles
none
  
  
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parking

Near Gate behind Exeter Racecourse.

elevation

There is one steep climb.

 

 

 Walks near Haldon Races
  
 Little Switzerland (cyclist free)
This peaceful walk is virtually cyclist free and culminates in a track through a rich forest similar to those found in Switzerland or Germany.
  
 
 Chudleigh-Haldon
This is one of our most popular walks following public footpaths and quiet lanes.
  
 
 Kenn-Haldon
A delightful walk from Kenn into Haldon.You will be rewarded with commanding views of a part of Devon that hasn't changed for centuries.