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Haldon Forest

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Haldon Forest is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Devon, covering 10 km². It is one of 191 SSSIs in the county. It is among the largest in the county.

For arrivals by rail, Marsh Barton is about 6.1 km to the north-east. Other SSSIs nearby include Buller's Hill Quarry, Tower Wood Quarry and Great Haldon Heaths.

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