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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
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Overview

From the Headless Cross we walk across the Down then thread through pretty, shaded woodland and stream paths, from thence along a short section of the B3212 to Westcott Wood and the hamlet of Westcott, follow footpaths to the Heltor Rock, Plaistow Green and by lane to Blackingstone Rock where we enjoy 360 degree views from the top, assisted by the wrought iron stairs as well as the enjoyment of legends and lunch. Return by lane and paths via Cossick Cross, Doccombe Cross, Doccombe and Mardon Down.

Thursday, 7 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
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 77097 87821
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 8SS
what3words:
purist.weary.thigh
Start time:
10:30 am

Mardon Down, Headless Cross, parking free at Car Park

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