Flashdown Woods – Hayne Valley Eggesford Forest Autumn Walk

Saturday 15th November 2025. Flashdown Woods – Hayne Valley Eggesford Forest Autumn Walk

A gentle woodland walk through Flashdown Woods and the countryside surrounding Eggesford, passing the Forestry Commission’s centenary stone and commemorative tree avenue. Starting at Flashdown Woods and walking around the plantation and then descending into Hayne Valley. Then taking a foot path to climb Eggesford Fourways and then on to Eggesford Barton, before returning to the car park via a footpath through Flashdown Woods. Option to stay for coffee / drinks after the walk at Tarka Line Bistro, a 5 minute drive from Flashdown Woods car park.

Meet at Flashdown Woods Car Park at 10am.

Start/ Finish: Flashdown Woods Car Park what3words ///sculpting.prestige.releasing. Nearest postcode EX18 7QS (does not take you to exact location please use what3words ref)
Distance: 4.1 miles (6.7 km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Woodland trails, countryside footpaths and tarmac roads. Some stretches of ascent/ descent. Can be very wet and muddy patches in places in periods of rainy weather. Footpaths rocky and uneven on descent into valley.
Toilets: None
Parking: Flashdown Woods Car Park (free). Limited parking spaces available please car share where possible.

Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/ drinks.

Anyone attending this informal walk does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.