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Mamhead Obelisk – Mamhead Viewpoint loop from Ashcombe

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Mamhead Obelisk – Mamhead Viewpoint loop from Ashcombe

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4.8

(6)

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Mamhead Obelisk – Mamhead Viewpoint loop from Ashcombe

00:49

3.08km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7 m

Teign Bean Coffee Truck – Mamhead

Highlight • Cafe

Teign Bean are a local independent mobile barista who serve great coffee in a few select Devon locations.

Open every day through the summer but closed Mon and Tue in the winter.

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675 m

Mamhead Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The 18th century Mamhead or Haldon obelisk was built to help ships navigate the Exe estuary. It's no longer much use for that surrounded by trees but it's a nice …

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749 m

View of the Exe Estuary

Highlight • Natural Monument

A nice view of the Exe Estuary just near the obelisk. Couple of benches which is short stroll from Teign Bean Coffee

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787 m

Mamhead Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Great view over the Exe valley and out to sea over Exmouth and Dawlish.

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787 m

View of Exmouth, Exe Estuary, and Powderham Estate from Mamhead Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although the Obelisk might claim to be the main attraction here, a Grade II listed stone structure dating back to 1742, it's the view across the estuary that's most impressive …

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3.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.77 km

1.06 km

247 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

182 m

128 m

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

7°C

95 %

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Mamhead Obelisk – Mamhead Viewpoint loop from Ashcombe

Teign Bean Coffee Truck – Mamhead

Mamhead Obelisk

View of the Exe Estuary

Mamhead Viewpoint

View of Exmouth, Exe Estuary, and Powderham Estate from Mamhead Obelisk

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