Activities at Canonteign Forest

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Activities at Canonteign Forest

Narrow walking path through ancient woodland
Walking at Canonteign Forest

Nearby forests

Autumn viewpoint at Haldon Forest Park

Whether you want a quiet gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there’s something for you at Haldon Forest Park. Only 15 minutes from Exeter and Newton Abbot just off the A38, Haldon Forest Park is perfect place for great value days out with kids, friends, or family. 

Horse riding on gravel tracks

The woods are a world of new adventure for everyone, so visit Harcombe and see what you discover. 

Birch tree blocking out the sun with winding branches

Once part of the Stover Estate, Great Plantation is located just north of the market town of Newton Abbot in the heart of South Devon.

Explore this mixed woodland which is home to roe deer, woodland birds, and the rare pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly. 

Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

Kenton Common is part of Haldon Forest, surrounded by beautiful Devon villages. 

 

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