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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 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

A circular walk starting in the centre of Hemyock. We head in an easterly direction then south past Culmbridge Farm to Burrow Hill with stunning views over the Blackdown Hills. We continue south to the small hamlet of Madford and on to the remains of Dunkeswell Abbey founded by the Cistercian monks in 13th century. Further south we pass Stentwood House then turn north through the woods to Collard Hill and Castle Hill heading back to Hemyock passing the Catherine Wheel pub. Please note that the route comprises a large number of stiles, approx. 16.    

Thursday, 2 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
ST 13715 13249
Nearest postcode:
EX15 3RF
what3words:
custodial.objecting.connector
Start time:
10:30 am

Hemyock Fore St. Car Park, free. Small car park with limited spaces. Public toilet at Village Hall, Culmbridge Rd, Hemyock

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