Northcombe

Visitor information

Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

There's something for everyone at Northcombe

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.

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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.

Immerse yourself among the Sitka spruce conifers on flat forest roads...

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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.

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Cookworthy Forest

Cookworthy Forest is a great location for interesting walks, afternoon runs, and enjoying the great outdoors.

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Shaded walking trail in Stoke Woods, Exeter

Lydford Forest

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...

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