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Eggesford Forest Walks
Eggesford Forest , managed by the Forestry Commission, is an ideal centre for short walks.
It's beauty and unspoilt charm is due in many ways to its isolation.
Caution,some paths can be quite steep.
Caution,some paths can be quite steep.
Walk 1
| Walk 1 Forest and stream Walk (1.1 miles) | Time:30 mins |
 Eggesford Forest |  Tap map for larger version | ||
 | Eggesford Forest, picnic area | ||
 | see main parking area | ||
We have included a short but very pleasant (1.1 mile) walk a long a stream involving two foot bridges and some steps. However, we advise you to print our map and explore the forest more fully. | |||
 | How to view a GPX file |
| Walks near Eggesford Forest: | |
| Eggesford | |
 | A most varied & scenic walk,partly following the Tarka trail to the river Taw and crossing Eggesford Forest. |
| Lapford | |
.jpg) | A lovely country walk from a village with character so typical of 'old' Devon. |
| Zeal Monachorum | |
 | The tranquil hills around Zeal 'Monachorum' have changed little since the Middle Ages when they were cultivated by the monks of Buckfast Abbey. |
| Morchard Bishop | |
 | Morchard (Large Wood) Bishop lies almost halfway on the Two Moors Way . In the village you will find a detailed map of all the footpaths in the area ,a welcome sign to all walkers and hikers. |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 Forest & rural Southcot (2.4 miles) | Time:1h |
 Tap map for larger version | This walk follows public footpaths and bridlepaths and joins the Little Dart Ridge and Valley Way, a long distance walk between Chumleigh and Witheridge as it re-enters the forest. See on Google Earth | ||
| Car park at Hilltown Wood & Heywood Wood. | ||
 | GPX for GPS | ||
 | Show on Google Earth | ||
 | Download PDF | ||
