Haldon forest park is just outside of exeter in devon. The characters from the much loved picture book, the gruffalo, written by julia donaldson. Explore the gruffalo book collection, featuring the original bedtime classic. The site is signposted with brown signs and can be found by sat nav at ex6 7xr.
Parking is on site and is a little pricey but they will accept card payments for it if you go into the shop. Read more the gruffalo book and toy gift set cover image. For all of the mtb community not taking part in the event but planning to come to haldon to use haldon forest park trails on sunday 15th march this is advanced warning that the second half of the red ridge ride will be closed for this sold out event. Ive heard people complaining about the expense of the car park but i cant fathom why. In the deep dark wood gruffalo trailthe gruffaloforest trail20th birthdaytree topsbook themesin the treedark woodcarving.
One cloudy morning, wanting some fresh air and exercise, we decided to venture up to the deep dark woods of haldon forest park in search of the gruffalo travelling up the m5, then a38 past exeter we turned off to haldon forest park and found our spot in the forestry commission run car park, pulled on our coats, purchased a ticket for the car. This year marks the 15th anniversary of julia donaldsons iconic childrens book the gruffalo. The haldon car park is signposted further along the road on the left. The two walk through the forest, encountering in turn the animals that had earlier menaced the mouse. In addition to his picture books, axel is the illustrator of wonderful novelty and gift books for macmillan, such as the bestselling the bedtime bear, the tickle book. Its called a park although im sure its for want of a better word. Gruffalo orienteering at haldon forest park forestry england. Before you begin the trail, pick up a gruffalo orienteering leaflet with a certificate and map for just. The session finishes with an arts and crafts session in our forest park centre where each child receives an i have met the gruffalo certificate. Haldon forest park forestry england posts facebook. Haldon forest park is made up of 3,500 acres of woodland, just 15 minutes from exeter. Because we dont charge any entrance fees, all parking charges at are essential to help us maintain the trails, activities and facilities that our visitors enjoy. For the mamhead car park follow the signs for mamhead and starcross from the a380.
With each character magically recreated by sculptor andrew mcintyre and set against the backdrop of a stunning forest park this family attraction is perfect for. The gruffalo is a childrens book by writer and playwright julia donaldson, illustrated by axel. To celebrate, the forestry commission are welcoming him home back into the forest with a whole host of special activities throughout the year. Its just over 10 days until haldon forest and neighboring woodland host round 1 of the 2020 series of the south west kenda enduro. The trails are lovingly crafted and maintained, which doesnt happen too often. The gruffalo said that no gruffalo shouldever set foot in the deep dark wood. Make sure you look out for the haldon blue banners directing you to the car park. If youre feeling competitive, choose to run, walk or skip. Little mouse goes for a walk in a dangerous forest. Come and join the very clever mouse in colin glen forest park.
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