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Haldon Forest

Coordinates: 50°39′09″N 3°35′07″W / 50.65243°N 3.58532°W / 50.65243; -3.58532
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Treetop obstacle course in Haldon Forest

Haldon Forest is a forest located in the Haldon Hills, Devon, England. The forest consists of several different woods. Geographically, Haldon Forest is located between the towns of Chudleigh and Exminster and is south of Exeter.

Management

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It is managed by the Forestry Commission, who also manage other forests throughout the country. Part of the Haldon Forest site that is owned by the Forestry Commission is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.[1][2] One of the reasons for designating the forest as a Site of Special Scientific Interest[1] is the presence of a population of nightjars.

Activities

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The Forestry Commission promotes many activities at the park, such as cycling, horse riding, walking, orienteering, and others. There is a selection of walking and cycling trails to suit all abilities.

The park also holds regular events.

Also based at Haldon Forest Park are:Go Ape, The Ridge Cafe, Forest Cycle Hire, Segway Southwest Ltd.

References

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  1. ^ a b "SSSI detail". designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Mapping the habitats of England's ten largest institutional landowners". Who owns England?. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
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50°39′09″N 3°35′07″W / 50.65243°N 3.58532°W / 50.65243; -3.58532