Thursday 14th May 2026 6.30pm. Barnstaple Yeo Valley Woodland – Maidenford Hill
Wander Women & North Devon Ramblers join forces for a celebratory walk together from Barnstaple town centre to Yeo Valley Woodland and Maidenford Hill, enjoying beautiful high-level views of the town and surrounding countryside. Starting at Barnstaple Central (Bear Street) car park and following town streets to reach Derby Road and then the entrance to Yeo Valley Woodland. Walking around the woodland and then taking a footpath to reach Waytown, before following Goodleigh Road to reach a footpath ascending Maidenford Hill. Returning to the car park via Sowden and Fort Hill.
This walk is held in partnership with the North Devon Ramblers to celebrate Naturally Healthy May as part of Devon’s Naturally Healthy Initiative led by Active Devon and Devon County Council. You can find out more about the campaign here https://activedevon.org/naturally-healthy/
Naturally Healthy May is about encouraging us all to take time to explore and enjoy our amazing natural surroundings to feel happier and healthier. And you don’t have to travel far to find them - there's so much to explore on our outdoor steps!
If you would like to find out more about North Devon Ramblers please click this link https://www.northdevonramblers.org.uk/
Meet at Barnstaple Central (Bear Street) car park at 6.30pm.
Start/ Finish: Barnstaple Central (Bear St) car park EX32 8HG.
Distance: 4.3 miles (7km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Public footpaths, tarmac roads and woodland trails. Footpaths can be muddy in places. Stretches of ascent/ descent and steps.
Toilets: Barnstaple Pannier Market.
Parking: Barnstaple Central (Bear Street) car park (free after 6pm).
Distance: 4.3 miles (7km)
Route type: Circular
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Public footpaths, tarmac roads and woodland trails. Footpaths can be muddy in places. Stretches of ascent/ descent and steps.
Toilets: Barnstaple Pannier Market.
Parking: Barnstaple Central (Bear Street) car park (free after 6pm).
Please wear weather/ ground conditions appropriate clothing/ footwear and bring snacks/drinks.
Anyone attending this informal event does so as a solo identity and has full responsibility for their own wellbeing, which includes health wellbeing and personal welfare.