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

Walk 1 Haldon Races (2.4 miles)

Difficulty:

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

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.

 

Map of Haldon Races Walk

 

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