Best Devon Walks
Haldon Hills
 
Best Kenton - Mamhead Walk
 

Hoskins: 'Mamhead Park is exceedingly beautiful, with many noble trees, and views over a luxuriant landscape to the sea.'

Point of InterestMamhead House
  
parking Kenton Car Park near the church

Difficulty:

Distance: 5.2 miles

This delightful 5 mile hike takes you through the outskirts of Powderham estate into a tranquil and fauna rich part of Devon and past the entrance to Mamhead House.

Map of Kenton to Mamhead Circular Walk

Map of Walk 1

Views are quite spectacular.

terrain:
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 lanes
main roads
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There are two steep climbs.

 Walks near Mamhead
 
Mamhead Trail
 
 
A popular easy trail to Haldon's famous Obelisk.
 
Kenton
 
 
See the estuary and the sea stretch in front of you while you walk towards Starcross.
 
Oxton House
 
 
This pleasant walk passes a public lane leading to Oxton House, once owned by the Rev and artist John Swete.
 
Powderham
 
 
Two delightful walks around Powderham castle.
Both do not require an entrance fee.