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Haldon Forest loop of the ridge

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Haldon Forest loop of the ridge

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4.8

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352

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Haldon Forest loop of the ridge

00:45

8.44km

110m

Mountain biking

The Haldon Forest loop of the ridge offers a red-graded mountain biking experience, perfect for proficient riders seeking a technical, fast, and flowing adventure. This 5.2-mile (8.4 km) route, with 349 feet (106 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 44 minutes to complete. You'll navigate predominantly singletrack with tight…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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878 m

View of Exeter and Devon Fields from Haldon Forest Ridge Ride

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the best parts of the red trail at Haldon Forest; where you cross the road to the moorland section with amazing views to the north-east of the city of Exeter and gorgeous Devonshire fields.

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4.62 km

Ridge Ride Singletrack, Haldon Forest

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Possibly my favourite part of the red-rated Ridge Ride at Haldon Forest, this singletrack section isn't too steep but it's fast, heading down the hillside to meet the fire road …

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5.08 km

Rocky Switchback on the Red Trail

Highlight • Trail

This new trail feature on the red run is a really testing one, with a left hander followed by a rocky, tight right hand turn down to the fire road. …

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6.26 km

Steep Bank on the Haldon Red Trail

Highlight • MTB Park

Part of the red trail at Haldon, nearing the end after crossing the road from the common land back into the woodlands there's a little tech feature. Good luck getting up this steep bank, especially in the wet!

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8.33 km

The Ridge Café, Haldon Forest Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Brilliant little cafe at the heart of Haldon Forest Park, just next to the car park, bike hire and loos.

There's both inside and outside seating, so you can sit …

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8.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.03 km

712 m

483 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

3.44 km

577 m

537 m

213 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

9°C

15 %

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View of Exeter and Devon Fields from Haldon Forest Ridge Ride

Ridge Ride Singletrack, Haldon Forest

Rocky Switchback on the Red Trail

Steep Bank on the Haldon Red Trail

The Ridge Café, Haldon Forest Park

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