This part of Haldon is still free from racing cyclists and is therefore much preferred by walkers.
 | Exe Estuary |
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Haldon Obelisk |
 | From Exeter,branch off the A38 onto the A380 to Torquay; at the top of Telegraph Hill turn left towards Starcross |
 | Free Mamhead Car Park or smaller Car Park |
Walk 1 Obelisk (3 miles)
An easy and most popular circular walk through Haldon forest past the obelisk,towering above Mamhead; it 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.
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.
 | Geocaches |
length: | 3 miles |
time: | 1hr 10 mins |
terrain: | tracks,paths |
| lanes | |
main roads | 0 % |
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altitude range | 212 - 247 m |
quality of track | **** |
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There are no steep climbs.
Walk 2 Obelisk (1.2 miles)
A shorter and equally pleasant walk to the obelisk.
| This is one of our 'Thirty Five Minute Walks' |  |
| Free Mamhead Car Park |
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Walk 1 Haldon Revised Obelisk Walk
Haldon obelisk area
Walk 2
| Walks near Haldon Obelisk: | |
| Little Switzerland (cyclist free) | |
.jpg) | 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 | |
.jpg) | 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. |
