Northcombe

Visitor information

Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

Whether its for play, tranquillity or adventure there's something for everyone here at Northcombe

Come and walk Northcombe's circular forest road loop, starting from the parking area. The wide tracks with gentle gradients make for easy going walks or rides, with amazing views and lots to explore.

At a glance

Walking trails
Wildlife
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Walking at Northcombe

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

With Sitka Spruce conifer, flat well maintained forest roads and wide grass verges, there is something for everyone at Northcombe.

Find out more

Nearby forests

Girl walking through muddy puddle in the forest

Witherdon Wood

With several well-maintained tracks which provide opportunities for your wanderings, Witherdon Wood is a great forest location for all explorers, runners and meanderers.

Find out more

Cookworthy Forest

A great location for interesting walks, afternoon runs and enjoy the great outdoors, come and explore Cookworthy Forest's network of tracks and rights of way by foot, horse, or bike.

Find out more

Shaded walking trail in Stoke Woods, Exeter

Once part of the area’s industrial past, this diverse woodland now supports a wide variety of plant and animal life including some of the UK’s rarest butterfly species. Come and see what you can spot!

Find out more

Abbeyford Woods

These beautiful woods with stunning walks have paths for all.

You can walk the Tarka Trail and follow the River Okement, or just wind your way through the woodland.

Abbeyford is also a great place to discover the changing colours of the seasons. On a walk through this beautiful wood you will see majestic Douglas fir trees, and pass through areas of autumnal gold beech trees alongside the banks of the Okement River.

Find out more