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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.

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 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

This is a circular walk to link together Side Downs, White Down Copse and Paradise Copse, all just north of Ashclyst Forest. The best tracks are, as you might expect, in Paradise Copse!
The route includes minor roads, logging tracks within the forest, and footpaths. Ashclyst Forest has a reputation for being muddy, but this walk can be done in almost any weather. Good views in all directions when trees allow.

Thursday, 24 August 2023
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
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:
SX 99957 99830
Nearest postcode:
EX5 3DT
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stale.sorry.skinning
Start time:
10:30 am

Rewe’s Cross Car Park (EXP115, SX 999999) in Ashclyst Forest. Turn right off the B3181, signed Ashclyst Forest, about a half mile after passing the Killerton turn (left) from Exeter. Rewe’s Cross is a half mile up this minor road. Map: EXP115

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 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