The public was granted access to all seven of the heaths 2,800 acres in 1930, by the 21st Baron Clinton. Since then, the Estate has had a progressive attitude to public access. In fact, nearly 10 miles of permissive paths and 1100 acres of forestry has been accessible to the public for over 20 years. Today the area has been brought under control by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. The Estate has created many new footpaths linking current paths into circular walks.
Signs in all car parks and at the main access points to the commons outline the important information that the public needs to be aware of before entering the heathlands.
Warning
Winter scrub clearance will take place on the track from the Warren Car Park to Hawkerland breaks. Look out for forestry signs as we will be using heavy plant and chainsaws.This is all part of our heathland recreation agreed with Natural England. Grid 043881 to052885
East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, c/o Rolle Estate Office, Oak Hill, East Budleigh, East Devon, EX9 7DP Tel: +44 (0)1395 443881 Email: mail@pebblebedheaths.org.uk