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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 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

Linear walk using buses from and back to Exeter. The early start is due to the lack of buses at sensible times! Bus leaves Exeter Bus Station (Stand 10) for Ramsley Shelter (bus stop at Throwley turning near South Zeal) at 9.05am. Walk starts 9.54am.
Walk finishes at Chagford 3.20pm for bus back to Exeter.

Walk: Ramsley, Throwleigh, Deave Lane, Providence Place, Gidleigh Mill, Gidleigh, Blackaton Bridge, Highbury Bridge, Murchington, Chagford Bridge, Chagford.
A walk using lanes, tracks and footpaths.

Thursday, 8 August 2024
Start time:
9:54 am
Estimated finish time:
3:20 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Booking with the leader essential as bus times to be confirmed.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SX 64799 93101
Nearest postcode:
EX20 2PA
what3words:
anguished.grapevine.opponent
Start time:
9:54 am

Ramsley Shelter - bus stop at Throwley turning near South Zeal. Map: OL28

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SX 70066 87542
Nearest postcode:
TQ13 8AB
what3words:
asterisk.cheering.stalemate
Estimated finish time:
3:20 pm

Chagford. Map: OL28

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