| Select Your Walk | Walk 1 (3 miles) | Walk 2 (1.2 miles) | |
| Obelisk | Obelisk |
This part of Haldon is still free from racing cyclists and is therefore much preferred by walkers.
| Where to Eat? | |
 | The Haldon Grill EX6 7XW |
The obelisk dates back to 1742 when it was constructed by Thomas Balle, owner of Mamhead, to serve as a landmark for ships sailing up the Exe.
Here you can enjoy a picnic and truly breathtaking views of Exeter and the estuary.
 | Haldon Obelisk |
 | Exe Estuary |
 | Free Mamhead Car Park or smaller Car Park |
 | From Exeter, branch off the A38 onto the A380 to Torquay; at the top of Telegraph Hill turn left towards Starcross , signed Old Haldon Hill. Caution:After about a while , where road splits, take right fork. Continue for another mile. Car Park on Left. |
Walk 1 Obelisk (3 miles) 
Difficulty:
An easy and very popular circular walk through Haldon forest past the obelisk, towering above Mamhead.
The route joins an area used for exercising Huskies - so be prepared !
Just before your return, a recent clearing of forest land has created unique views of the coastline between Exmouth & Dawlish.
length: | 3 miles |
main roads | 0 % |
 | yes |
altitude range | 212 - 247 m |
quality of track | **** |
| map of walk |  |
Walk 2 Haldon Revised Obelisk Walk
| Walks near Haldon Obelisk: | |
| 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. |
There are no steep climbs.
Walk 2 Obelisk (1.2 miles)
Difficulty:
A shorter and equally pleasant walk to the obelisk. It follows most of the 'Mamhead Sensory Trail' marked on the map in purple then deviates (marked in blue).
| Download map of Mamhead Sensory Trail | |
| This is one of our 'Thirty Minute Walks' |  |
| Free Mamhead Car Park |
Walk 2
