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Exeter & District Group

We are the Exeter and District Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Leaders: Maggie & Alan S.
A varied walk across Exmoor and along the River Barle, with extensive views and a chance to visit  the Caratacus Stone, possible memorial to a descendant of an ancient king.  Yellowcombe Cottage, Halse Farm, Caratacus Stone, Draydon Knap, Varle Hill, Ashway Side, Tarr Steps, Knaplock Wood, Knaplock, Winsford Hill, The Punchbowl, Withycombe, Winsford.  Some steepish ascents and descents.

 

Sunday, 4 August 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.7km / 10.4mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

If you would like to join this walk, please notify the leaders, preferably by email, so that they can inform you of any late changes to arrangements.
 

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 90632 34957
Nearest postcode:
TA24 7JG
what3words:
responds.loafing.prayers
Start time:
10:30 am

Winsford village centre, rough car park on left of Exford Road travelling from Exeter. Map: OL 9

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our quarterly Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking