Haldon Forest
(Devon)
Near ExeterEnjoy two 235m zip wires with views over Dartmoor National Park.
Go Ape’s first foray in the South West. One of Devon’s best days out: Drive just 15 minutes from Exeter and you’ll experience two incredible 235m zip slides flying you from hilltop to hilltop.
Enjoy new heights at our Haldon adventure, taking in panoramic views as you go.
Plus there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the forest after your tree-time. Whether you want to monkey around on a bike or walk your way round the woods, you’ll have a great day out.
Get out and about this season
For full availability simply click on our 'Book Now' function for exact details of Haldon's opening hours. Times will vary on daylight hours…some adventures even open at 08:00 in the summer for those early birds!
Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open…
We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go in 2012).
Weekends in February and March
Plus we're open throughout February half term - that's the 13th - 17th February.
23rd March – 30th October daily.
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday (during term time).
Weekends only throughout November.
Course stats
Check out these crazy stats for Haldon Forest!
- Number of sections 5
- Longest Zip Wire 230 metres
- Longest Crossing 16 metres
- Total Length 775 metres
- Number of Crossings 39
- Highest Point 14 metres
The Team at Haldon
The Address
Go Ape! Haldon Forest
Bullers Hill
Kennford
Exeter
EX6 7XR
By car
Please note that the following parking charges apply at Haldon Forest: Over 2 hours £3 (£4 in school holidays).
Go Ape! is not signposted until you are at the entrance to Haldon Forest Park itself.
From the North: There are 4 main roads that lead to the A38 to Plymouth which has the exit sign to "Haldon Forest" (and Go Ape!)
M5 Southbound (becomes the A38)
A377 (from Barnstaple, which joins the A30)
A30 (from Okehampton, joins the A38)
A379 (from Countess Wear and joins the A38 at Kennford)
Ensure you are on the A38 to Plymouth when the road splits into the A380 (Torquay) and the A38 Plymouth. The road becomes a steep hill with three lanes. Ensure you are in the left hand lane before the top of the hill as the turn off at the "Haldon Forest" & Exeter racecourse"(and Go Ape!) sign has no slip road and is a very sharp left turn. At the mini roundabout turn right and head past the entrance to Exeter racecourse, underneath an underpass and straight on for over a mile. Turn left into Haldon Gateway.
Please note that the first turn into what appears to be Haldon Hub is actually the Forestry commission offices and has "OFFICE ACCESS ONLY" painted on the road. Haldon Forest and Go Ape! is a further 200 yds on the left).
From the South: There are 2 main roads from the South:
A380 (from Torquay)
A38 (from Plymouth/Cornwall)
From the A380 northbound you will find an exit sign to "Haldon Forest & Exeter racecourse" (and Go Ape!) just before a service station. Follow this road straight (sign posted Haldon Gateway) over a mini roundabout, past the entrance to Exeter racecourse, underneath an underpass and straight on for over a mile. Turn left into Haldon Gateway.
From the A38 northbound you take an exit soon after a Service station to "Haldon Forest & Exeter racecourse"(also Go Ape!) This slip road takes you to a junction where you turn left then straight on for over a mile where you will see a left turn into Haldon Gateway
Please note that the first turn into what appears to be Haldon Hub is actually the Forestry commission offices and has "OFFICE ACCESS ONLY" painted on the road. Haldon Forest and Go Ape! is a further 200 yds on the left).
Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using satellite navigation. Please always check the route it has given you before setting off, and cross reference with a map.
By bus
Catch the 360 bus to the Belvedere Tower. You can then join the trails through the woods, from the layby.
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
But there's plenty of things to do to pack out your day...
Why not explore the forest on a bike, or get your walking boots on. Whether you're on two wheels or two feet, this is a beautiful neck of the woods.
Why not go a little crazy and head to Skydive 99? We're sure it's a lifetime experience never to be forgotten.
Please note that the following parking charges apply at Haldon Forest: Over 2 hours £3 (£4 in school holidays).
Why not contact our Events Team to get your whole tribe in the trees. It can include outdoor catering, mountain bike hire and much much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314.
Haldon Forest is cared for by the Forestry Commission.
From trails to sustainable timber, and concerts to conservation projects, the Forestry Commission looks after forests and woodlands, for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk to find out more.
Joel
21 May 2012
Alexandria
21 May 2012 
Wendy
21 May 2012
Philippa
15 May 2012
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15 May 2012 
