Activities at Heddon Valley

Visitors at Heddon's Mouth
Walking Trail

Gentle walk to Heddon's Mouth

Heddon Valley, Devon

Follow this easy National Trust trail alongside the banks of the River Heddon and explore the area where it meets the sea.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Visitors watching the crashing waves at Heddon's Mouth
Walking Trail

Heddon's Mouth circular walk

Heddon Valley, Devon

Wander through ancient woodland on this beautiful walk through the Heddon Valley.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 2.0 miles (3.2km)
High Brown Fritillary in the sun on a plant
Walking Trail

Heddon Valley butterfly walk

Heddon Valley, Devon

A short but challenging walk along the highest and most spectacular sea cliffs in England - it's a must-do for butterfly lovers and photographers.

  • Challenging
  • 1 hour 30 mins
  • 3.5 miles (5.6km)
Visitors on Highveer Point
Activity Feature
Walking

Things to see and do in the Heddon Valley

Heddon Valley, Devon

Discover the wilds of West Exmoor on a trip to the Heddon Valley.

Heddon Valley Tramper Woody Bay
Walking Feature

Accessible routes at Heddon Valley

Heddon Valley, Devon

The Heddon Valley and Carriageway towards Woody Bay are stunning places to explore so we wanted to make sure that they are as accessible to as many visitors as possible.

Dark green fritillary male on thistle Heddon Valley
Walking Trail

Exmoor's most magical valley, butterfly walk

Heddon Valley, Devon

See if you can spot one of the UK's rarest butterfly's, the high brown fritillary, on this stunning trail.

  • Easy
  • 1 hour
  • 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Visitors on the coast path
Walking Trail

Heddon Valley to Woody Bay Walk

Heddon Valley, Devon

Take in spectacular views across the Bristol Channel to Wales along an historic 19th-century carriageway.

  • Challenging
  • 2 hours 30 mins
  • 6.0 miles (9.65km)