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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

From County Gate CP descend the scenic path to Malmsmead then along the Lorna Doone valley (Badgworthy Water) before crossing wide open moorland and farmland to Oreford. Climb out of the valley to cross the A39 and descend to join the SW Coast path for a short distance before climbing back up to County Gate. This is quite a hard walk both because or the amount of ascent and possibly the underfoot conditions.

Sunday, 10 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
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:
SS 79342 48620
Nearest postcode:
EX35 6NQ
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Start time:
10:30 am

County Gate CP (free, toilets)

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