 | Best Devon Walks |
| | Best Devon Walks |
| Best Haldon & Obelisk Walks |
| 2 TOP Walks |
| 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 |
 | Various picnic tables |
 | 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.
There are no steep climbs.
| map of walk |  |
Map of Walk 1
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 | 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 |
Map of Walk 2
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| Walks near Haldon Obelisk |
| Little Switzerland (cyclist free) |
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| 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 |
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| This is one of our most popular walks following public footpaths and quiet lanes. |
| Kenn-Haldon |
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| 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. |
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