unrated)At Hilltown you can visit the Queen's Stone or follow the red and blue walks, which are both circular 45 minute walks.
Alternatively you can take a longer walk that follows public footpath signs and under the public railway line to Eggesford All Saints Church, garden centre and railway station.
Taw Valley Ventures
Taw Valley Ventures is a not for profit organisation based in the Hilltown wood area of Eggesford Forest and offers leisure courses and events for all ages. Call 01769 581152 for more information.
How to get there:
Hilltown Car Park is in Eggesford.
By car: via A377 between Exeter and Barnstaple. The forest entrance is on the A377, 1 mile to the east of Eggesford Station - look for the Forestry Commission threshold signs.
By train: the Tarka Line runs between Exeter and Barnstaple, and all trains stop at Eggesford Station. Follow signs to the Eggesford Gardens and Country Centre and take the public footpath past All Saints Church and into Hilltown Wood.
Crediton is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SS694106
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.