Recreation at Hilltown Car Park

 

At Hilltown you can visit the Queen's stone or go on the red and blue walks (both circular 45 min 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.

Cycling trails

Please note that some areas are sensitive to erosion, and cycling is therefore restricted in those areas - please observe the signs.

How to get there:

Hilltown Car Park is in Eggesford. Crediton is the nearest town or village.

Hilltown Wood - By road, via A377 between Exeter and Barnstaple. The forest entrance is on the A377, 1 mile to the east of Eggesford Station - look for the Forest threshold signs. , By rail, via Wessex Trains - the Tarka Line between Exeter and Barnstaple. The train stops 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.

OS Grid Reference: SS694106

Other places to go in Eggesford

• Heywood Car Park
  

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Activities

	Please note that some areas are sensitive to erosion, and cycling is therefore restricted in those areas - please observe the signs.
	With the exception of bridleways horse riders require a permit to ride in these woods. Please contact the District Office on 01392 832262 for an application form.

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