HEDDON VALLEY CIRCULAR

North Devon Group

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Overview

Following the SWCP with dramatic views to Hunters Inn and returning following Trentishoe Water with a steep climb back to the parking area. One steep descent and 2 steep ascents.

Refreshments and toilets available at Hunters Inn.

Wednesday, 1 October 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Dogs on leads only

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SS 63501 48014
Nearest postcode:: EX31 4QD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Off Road (Jose's Lane) car park on the left just as the lane forks with Trentishoe to the left and the lane continuing down to Hunters Inn. If coming up from Hunters Inn, car park is the first on the right as you approach the top of the lane with Trentisoe Lane on the right.

Upcoming walks with North Devon Group

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BIDEFORD

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

GARDEN VISIT - NEW HOUSE

Start:

Difficulty:: Easy

THIS WALK IS NOW CANCELLED BROWN WILLY CIRCULAR

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BARNSTAPLE

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

ST GILES IN THE WOOD WANDER

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 7.5 miles

DARTMOOR DELIGHTS - POSTBRIDGE, BELLEVER & DUNNABRIDGE POUND

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BIDEFORD

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

AN AUGUST AMBLE AROUND BROWNSHAM

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

EXPLORE RURAL MID-DEVON

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.0 miles

TIME OUT TUESDAY - BARNSTAPLE

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

THIS WALK IS NOW CHANGED. SEE DETAILS FOR MOLLAND WALK SMYTHAM MANOR VIA EAST YARDE CAFE

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 6.5 miles

MOLLAND AND MOLLAND COMMON

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

GRAND WESTERN CANAL OLD & NEW

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 10.5 miles

ARLINGTON IN SUMMER

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 6.5 miles

UPS AND DOWNS AROUND BOSCASTLE

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.0 miles

THE UPS AND DOWNS OF BURRINGTON

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.0 miles

HUNTSHAW MOOR

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.5 miles

DOONE VALLEY WALKING FESTIVAL - THE BEST OF THE DOONE VALLEY

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 7.5 miles

DOONE VALLEY WALKING FESTIVAL - WALKING WEST OF MALMSMEAD

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 9.5 miles

STOKE & HARTLAND POINT CIRCULAR

Start:

Difficulty:: Moderate

Distance:: 8.5 miles

LOVELY LOVACOTT

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

FULL STEAM AHEAD!

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.0 miles

GOODLEIGH AND HOME IN TIME FOR TEA!

Start:

Difficulty:: Leisurely

Distance:: 5.5 miles