Mamhead

Visitor information

How to find us

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Travelling by car on the A380 turn off at the top of Telegraph Hill towards Mamhead/Starcross. Take the first right turn and the car park is located half a mile further along on the left hand side.

OS Grid Ref

SX920808

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50.616775462724, -3.5281133651733

Facilities and access

Please note there are no toilets at Mamhead.

Assistant dogs welcome
Dogs allowed
Easy access trail

Mamhead

Discover panoramic views of Exmouth at Mamhead, south of Exeter

Located a short drive from Haldon Forest Park, Mamhead provides the perfect place for you to walk your canine friend, take a family stroll and enjoy some peace.

Follow the all-ability trail to be rewarded with breathtaking views over the Exe estuary and along to the Jurassic Coast.

At a glance

Easy-access trail
Stunning view points
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Easy access trail at Mamhead

Enjoy this all-ability walking trail which takes you along flat, well surfaced tracks.

Here you will discover one of the finest views of Devon on this level, fully surfaced trail.

There are two loops of 1 and 1.5 miles that start from and return to the car park. There are several resting points along the way.

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Sensory Walk at Mamhead Woods

Going for a sensory walk helps you get outside, be active and connect with nature.

Mamhead Wood's Sensory Walk is an easy one mile route around the woods suitable for all abilities. With a wide, flat, hard-packed gravel surface, this route is great in all weather. The route is over various flat hard surfaces and suitable for wheelchairs.

Before you visit, you may wish to download the Making Walks Sensory toolkit produced by Sense which contains advice on planning walks and some suggested sensory activities. It’s the perfect companion for a sensory walk!

You can access all the Sensory Walks by downloading the free OS Maps app. To find out more about the OS Maps app, discover more Sensory Walks across England, and to download the Making Walks Sensory toolkit visit the Sense website.

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Wellbeing trail at Mamhead

Spending time amongst the trees and really noticing nature is scientifically proven to boost our mental and physical health. Follow the trail to take a mindful walk through the forest that invites you to really relax.

What to expect

Themed panels along the trail will invite you to pause, notice and connect with the forest environment around you.

A forest wellbeing journal is also available to help you get even more benefit from the experience, offering additional mindful things to do while you’re out in the forest and at home.

Get your copy at nearby Haldon Forest Park (10 minutes away) or download your forest wellbeing journal before you visit.

About the route

The wellbeing trail at Mamhead is a 1 mile/1.6km route around the woods on a wide, flat, smooth, hard packed gravel surface. The trail is suitable for all weather and for wheelchairs and buggies.

Dogs are welcome at Mamhead. Please follow our doggy code and clear up after your dog. Bins are provided in the car park.

This trail is supported by Sport England using National Lottery funding.

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Nearby forests

Birch tree blocking out the sun with winding branches

Great Plantation

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.

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

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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.

Haldon Forest offers a range of walking and cycling trails to suit all abilities, as well as a pump loop, cycle skills area, orienteering courses and so much more just waiting to be discovered.

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