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Mamhead Viewpoint – Mamhead Obelisk loop from Ashcombe

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Mamhead Viewpoint – Mamhead Obelisk loop from Ashcombe

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Mamhead Viewpoint – Mamhead Obelisk loop from Ashcombe

01:04

8.99km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Parking

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92 m

Teign Bean Coffee Truck – Mamhead

Highlight • Cafe

Teign Bean are a local independent mobile barista who serve great coffee in a few select Devon locations.

Open every day through the summer but closed Mon and Tue in the winter.

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1.20 km

View of Exmouth, Exe Estuary, and Powderham Estate from Mamhead Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although the Obelisk might claim to be the main attraction here, a Grade II listed stone structure dating back to 1742, it's the view across the estuary that's most impressive …

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1.20 km

Mamhead Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Great view over the Exe valley and out to sea over Exmouth and Dawlish.

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1.24 km

View of the Exe Estuary

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice view of the Exe Estuary just near the obelisk. Couple of benches which is short stroll from Teign Bean Coffee

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1.31 km

Mamhead Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The 18th century Mamhead or Haldon obelisk was built to help ships navigate the Exe estuary. It's no longer much use for that surrounded by trees but it's a nice …

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2.15 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

794 m

309 m

253 m

Surfaces

5.77 km

2.66 km

314 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Mamhead Viewpoint – Mamhead Obelisk loop from Ashcombe

Teign Bean Coffee Truck – Mamhead

View of Exmouth, Exe Estuary, and Powderham Estate from Mamhead Obelisk

Mamhead Viewpoint

View of the Exe Estuary

Mamhead Obelisk

Viewpoint

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