Eggesford area
Challice’s plantation, Eggesford, EX18 7RA
A smallish plantation with a stony path running from the entrance through to the road that runs behind the wood. To both sides there are paths that take you into the forest. We followed the path through and came back on the same path while the dogs explored the woods. You can reach it from the B3220 – the turning is on the bend just after Taw bridge and is signposted Brushford and the Lymington arms.
Eggesford woods, EX18 7LD
Again a range of walks. We usually park in the main car park and do the circular walk. From the main path, we take the path on the right hand side which leads to the river (shallow and ideal for dog paddling) and then up the other side. The downhill to the river is very steep and can be slippery if it is wet.
Flashdown Woods, EX18 7QS
Beautiful woods with plenty of different paths. The wide path near the parking area has been planted with new trees, many of which have a plaque with a drawing, poem or story by students at Chulmleigh.
Amazing quality of writing and drawing.
Heywood Forest EX18 7BE
Another wood in the Eggesford area. We parked at the entrance and walked through on the stony path until we reached an open area with a mound which had steps leading up to it. There was a bench here. Like the other woods, there were plenty of side paths into the wood for the dogs to explore.
Great Western Canal, Tiverton, Devon EX16 4HP
There are several sections of the canal where there is easy access for walking – this is the section where the horse drawn barges go from in the summer and is the section closest to Tiverton Town Centre.
Nice flat well paved towpath with plenty of benches and dog poo bins along the walk. You can walk as far or as little as you like – just turn back when you’ve had enough.
There is a large car park with toilets and as well as the steps going up to the towpath in the centre, there is a ramp at either end.
Although there are tea rooms near here, I’m not sure whether they open in the winter or are dog friendly. However, if you walk 1/2 mile into Tiverton there is an excellent cafe just past Boots – the Duck and Bean.
Shobrooke park, EX17 1DG
A tranquil park with a lake in the middle of it. Plenty of room to walk dogs. Parking is a bit limited – you can park at either of the two entrances. We either walk through the field and up along the trees then back through the open field or along the lake.
Goldies on tour 