Activities at Dawlish Waterworks

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Activities at Dawlish Waterworks

family walking with dog
Walking at Dawlish Waterworks

Nearby forests

Panoramic view from Mamhead towards the Exe Estuary

Just five minutes from both the A38 and A380, Mamhead is a perfect sanctuary for a dog walk, family stroll, or just to enjoy some peace. 

Make up your own route or choose from two waymarked walks to be rewarded with breathtaking views over the Exe estuary and along to the Jurassic Coast.

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. 

Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

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

 

sunlight through conifers along woodland path

Part of Haldon Forest, Chalet has a range of forest paths for you to explore. Enjoy mixed habitats of gorse and heath among the conifer and broadleaf trees.

Chalet is part of the Haldon Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the diversity of plant and animal life here. Bring your binoculars and see what you can spot.

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