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Heddon Valley

Devon

Towering cliffs, coves and a wooded valley within Exmoor National Park

Heddon Valley, Near Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4PY

Visitors walking in the Heddon Valley

Important notice

From 12 May to 22 Dec, Jose's Ln (off the A399) will be closed for bridge works. Please use Broadoak Hill (off the A39) instead. For bridge work enquiries, contact Devon County Council directly.

Planning your visit

Exploring the Heddon Valley 

Explore the wooded river valley reaching inland down to the sea at Heddon's Mouth. Heddon Valley's walking routes include two accessible routes for all-terrain mobility scooters with Tramper.

Visitors walking at Heddon Valley, Devon

Visiting Heddon Valley with your dog 

The Heddon Valley is a three pawprint rated place, meaning dogs are welcome in most places, including our take-away café, The Pantry and the Hunter's Inn beer garden.

A dog holding a stick with owner in the background

What's on in the Heddon Valley 

Find out about all our upcoming trails and events in the Heddon Valley.

Dark green fritillary male on thistle Heddon Valley

Accessibility in North Devon 

Find out about access at our places in North Devon, where you can hire Trampers and where there are accessible paths and activities.

Visitors exploring West Exmoor

Heddon Valley loop - Phototrails 

Phototrails provides a visual access guide for this walk, with images showing the route, terrain, path surfaces and facilities - click here to find out more.

Exploring the North Devon Countryside on a tramper
Two visitors walking in the garden, both laughing whilst holding an ice cream at Cliveden in Buckinghamshire

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