Haldon Forest Park - Forestry England

06/06/2026

Weekend plans don't need to be complicated 🌳🧺
Sometimes the best memories are made with a picnic blanket, their favourite snacks, and a day spent under the trees together.

05/06/2026

It won't be long until the foxgloves are buzzing with bees again at Haldon 💚

04/06/2026

Happy Devon Day!
We love Devon everyday but today we get to officially honour the culture, heritage, and natural beauty of the region.
With far reaching views we can't think of a better place to celebrate it than here at Haldon.

03/06/2026

If you have missed out on signing up for the now sold out series of Nightjar Walks at Haldon Forest Park, there's still opportunity to take part in a dusk walk to spot these special birds in East Devon.
Just follow the link in the post below 👇

🌳🚶Enjoy a dusk Nightjar walk at Forestry England Trinity Hill. 🚶🌳
Join ranger Chris for a guided walk at dusk to encounter one of Trinity Hill's most special summer visitors. Book your place now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/nightjars-4846135

03/06/2026

Wildlife Wednesday 🦇
Have you ever noticed flaky bark like this on a tree? It might not look like much to us, but to a bat, this looks like home 🦇😍

Most of the bat species found in the UK roost in trees. They use many features on trees, such as splits, cavities, old woodpecker holes, and flaking bark like this. These sorts of features often occur on dead or decaying trees, which is one of the reasons why we keep dead wood in the forest wherever it’s safe to do so.

📸Morgans Nikki

02/06/2026

A few days ago some of our rangers headed over to the Obelisk at Mamhead to do some tidying of the trails.
The nettles and bracken had encroached onto the trails making them narrow and difficult to access with a pushchair or wheelchair.
Despite the heat the team manged to widen the paths and open up a lovely seating area so once again the Obelisk can be enjoyed by everyone 💚

Here are a few before and after photos 📸

31/05/2026

Who's your favourite Witch or Gruffalo?
Here at Haldon you don't need to decide we have them both!

Gruffalo Orienteering (maps £1.50 from the visitor information pod) and the Gruffalo sculpture.

Room on the Broom trail (activity parks £4 from the visitor information pod) is approximately 1.5 miles.

Both are pushchair friendly. Spend the day with us and complete both 👌

30/05/2026

3 Weeks ago our Haldon Forest Bark event was in full swing 🐾
We loved meeting everyone!
Here are a few more photos of waggy tails from the day for you to enjoy 💚

📷The talented Melyn Moon Photography

29/05/2026

Forest Fact Friday 🌲

Fairy caps 🥰 The brown protective caps at the ends of the new growth on the trees. Have you noticed them? After they have done their job, they fall to the floor and are just big enough to fit on the end of your finger ☝

The new growth is bright green, a great contrast to last year's growth which is the darker green behind.

The colours of the new growth against the old is really quite stunning, making this a special time to walk in the forest

28/05/2026

With May being National Walking Month it is the perfect time to visit Haldon for a forest walk 👣🌲
Join us this weekend for a wander round the forest, we have something for everyone.

🥾Discovery Trail (approx 1.5 miles) with stunning views to Exeter and Exmouth.

🥾Raptor Trail (approx 3 miles) which winds it's way through the forest.

🥾Butterfly Trail (approx 4 miles) a longer walk that packs a punch with its scenery and butterfly conservation area.

🧙‍♀️Room on the Broom is also located on the Discovery Trail which is a fun activity trail with fun for all the family helping Witch find her wand, bow and hat!

🌲Gruffalo Sculpture Trail (close to Go Ape) a few minutes walk from our car park.

If you're not sure which one is for you, our friendly team in the visitor information pod will help you out. Pop in and see them at the start of your visit 💚