Running trails at Haldon Forest Park

Visitor Information

Visitor Information: Haldon Forest Park

Opening Hours

Open every day except Christmas Day. Summer opening times are listed below.

Weekdays

Monday
Opening hours	08.30-dusk

Tuesday
Opening hours	08.30-dusk

Wednesday
Opening hours	08.30-dusk

Thursday
Opening hours	08.30-dusk

Friday
Opening hours	08.30-dusk

Weekends

Saturday
Opening hours	08.30-dusk

Sunday
Opening hours	08.30-dusk

How to find us

Bullers Hill, Kennford, Exeter

Sat Nav Postcode: EX6 7XR

By Car

Travelling by car on the A38 turn off at the exit for Exeter Racecourse (there are no slip roads for this turning). Follow the signs for Haldon Forest Park. The Haldon car park is signposted further along the road on the left. For the Mamhead car park follow the signs for Mamhead and Starcross from the A380.

Our postcode for SatNav is EX6 7XR. Make sure you look out for the Haldon blue banners directing you to the car park. Please do not drive up the first entrance labelled 'Office Car Park'.

By Public Transport

The nearest bus stop is at Exeter Racecourse (1 mile away). Take Bus 39 from Exeter Bus Station.

The Exeter Racecourse stop is between the ‘Countess Wear Roundabout’ and ‘Chudleigh Memorial’ and is just opposite the Route 5 restaurant on the A38 dual carriage way.

Please note there is no bus stop on the opposite side of the dual carriage way. To return to Exeter City Centre from the Racecourse you have to get on a 39 bus to Chudleigh Memorial and change there to get on another 39 bus back to the city centre.

OS Grid Ref

SX 884 849

50.651369, -3.582448

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Parking and Prices

Parking charges apply - please note Discovery Pass holders park for free. Buy your pass now for £35.

Please refrain from parking on the main road as it causes a dangerous obstruction to visitors, road users and emergency vehicles.

Parking Charges

Parking charges are enforced at this site

Charges at peak times (weekends, school holidays, bank holidays)
Up to 2 hours	£4.00
Up to 4 hours	£5.00
All day	£7.00

Charges at off-peak times (weekdays in term time only)
Up to 2 hours	£3.00
Up to 4 hours	£4.00
All day	£5.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Coaches - £15.00

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money with a Discovery Pass -

Card payments accepted

Coaches/Minibuses welcomed

Disabled parking available

Pay by phone available

Facilities and access

Hire a mobility scooter

We have two Trampers, off-road mobility scooters, to hire at Haldon as part of the Countryside Mobility Scheme. The Trampers are available for hire between 10:00am and 3:00pm most days.

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

View Accessibility Statement

Assistant dogs welcome

Baby changing facilities

Bike wash

Cafe

Cycle hire

Disabled toilet

Dogs allowed

Easy access trail

Picnic area

Play Area

Ranger's Office

Shower

Toilets

Tramper/Mobility Scooter hire

Contact Details

Landline Number

0300 067 5826

E-Mail Address

haldon.rangers@forestryengland.uk

Explore Haldon Forest Park under your own steam

Stunning scenery, a higher calorie burn, and increased mental well-being are just a few things to look forward to when you run in the great outdoors.

Running trails at Haldon Forest Park

With miles of off-road routes for you to enjoy, take the chance to escape stuffy gyms and get out into the fresh air and get fit where you can be inspired by stunning natural surroundings.